Here's the latest guidance for passenger rail advocates about activities to take in re federal legislation, as shared by the National Association of Railroad...
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Both the Empire Builder and Hiawatha trains were among Amtrak's star performers in both passenger load and revenue for its most recent fiscal year when Amtrak...
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Oct 30, 2006 4:14 am
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Although this article was published earlier this month, it still should be of interest as it includes information about passenger rail advocates in western...
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Oct 30, 2006 4:16 am
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Friday's USA Today provides an update on high-speed rail efforts around the nation. Here's the full text of the article. Note the Midwest corridor is ...
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Nov 6, 2006 3:37 am
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The following defense of Amtrak was published in the Oct. 30 Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. He does a nice job in summarizing a number of arguments that we...
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Nov 7, 2006 6:42 am
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Here's the lead item in tonight's NARP Hotline, the first since the election, which explains a Wisconsin impact likely from Tuesday's voting: ***** The...
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Nov 10, 2006 10:38 pm
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Some more guidance from the National Association of Railroad Passengers about the election results: Quick Morning-After Look at the Political Landscape ...
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Nov 10, 2006 10:44 pm
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The following post-election "call to action" on the Midwest High Speed Rail Plan was published in Wednesday's Southwest News-Herald, a Chicago newspaper. The...
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Nov 16, 2006 6:44 pm
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Today's Capital Times column by Editor Dave Zweifel focuses on his post-election hopes for Amtrak. ****** Maybe Amtrak's time has arrived By Dave Zweifel ...
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Nov 18, 2006 3:40 am
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The following appeared recently in Crains Chicago Business. It offers some analysis as to Midwest statehouse election impacts on passenger rail and urges fast...
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Nov 21, 2006 4:51 am
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Here are positive reports about Amtrak use in Michigan and Iowa. Both offer good points to emphasize in your advocacy efforts. ****** Amtrak ridership at...
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Nov 21, 2006 4:52 am
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Elections have consequences, and sometimes they favor passenger rail. ****** Oberstar's priorities: Amtrak funding, Midwest high-speed rail FREDERIC J. FROMMER...
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Nov 22, 2006 6:17 am
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If you believe WisDOT Secretary Frank Busalacchi, a strong passenger rail advocate, deserves to continue in that position, you may wish to communicate your...
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Nov 25, 2006 12:36 am
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Commuter rail advocates in southeastern Wisconsin are looking at plans for a Milwaukee-Kenosha Metra connection, rather than an expansion, according to a ...
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Nov 26, 2006 7:02 am
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Here's word from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe about tonight's ABC News, in case you get this in time and want to watch. Check local listings for airtimes...
Update: ABC News had nothing on Amtrak on Saturday's broadcast and there was no explanation made as to why. The assumption is that it must have gotten bumped...
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Dec 10, 2006 5:55 am
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Two Wisconsin Republican House members will be in different positions in the coming Congress to affect Amtrak funding. Rep. Paul Ryan, Janesville, has been...
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Dec 11, 2006 6:15 am
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Newly-elected Wisconsin Rep. Steve Kagen, a Democrat who is taking over the northeastern Wisconsin House seat of Republican Mark Green, has been named to the...
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Amtrak's Downeaster celebrates fifth-year anniversary Boston Globe December 15, 2006 PORTLAND, Maine --No one knew whether Amtrak's Downeaster would be a...
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From the Midwest High Speed Rail Association: "The numbers are in: new Amtrak trains in Illinois are succeeding! "On October 30, 2006, Amtrak began running two...
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President of Amtrak Is Said to Oust 5 of Its Top Officials By MATTHEW L. WALD New York Times December 16, 2006 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 — In an unusually large...
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Here's an update on a recent previous post on this topic. ****** Amtrak President Reorganizes Management Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) - Amtrak's new...
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Dec 18, 2006 8:39 pm
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Advocates of rail and bus expansion for southeast Wisconsin are struggling to find a financing solution. ****** Not on board with tax Train, bus funding plan...
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Dec 23, 2006 6:33 am
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Amtrak's new president thinks so, according to an interview with reporters from the New York Times. He also reports he's opposed to any slashing of...
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The success of Amtrak's recently-expanded Illinois service continues to draw positive media attention. This is from Saturday's edition of the Southern ...
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Dec 23, 2006 4:16 pm
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Governor Jim Doyle has reappointment Frank Busalacchi as State Transportation Secretary. The news release announcing his decision on that post, plus other...
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Dec 24, 2006 7:53 am
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We've received the following information about an upcoming conference in Chicago. "Plans are coming together for a National Rail Passenger Summit on Friday, ...
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Jan 3, 2007 5:47 pm
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The following article from Madison's Sunday newspaper provides useful advice and current contact information for those wishing to express their views to ...
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Jan 5, 2007 6:20 pm
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The National Association of Railroad Passengers provides these two updates in its latest Hotline (Friday) and makes a suggestion as to what passenger rail...
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Veteran rail traveler and ProRail supporter sends this message which may be something you can include in a communication in support of rail travel: "On page 22...
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