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Re: Train in Vain

Richard — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:20:55 GMT

I wasn't thinking literally of a "one-train" idea, but just aware that any part of a route which runs more than morning to evening means someone is going to be

Re: Fw: Google Alert - sunset limited, Amtrak

Richard — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:08:23 GMT

Every time I read the "projected" start-up costs of resumption of the tri-weekly Sunset to Orlando I see red because if they had restarted it as soon as the

Fw: Google Alert - sunset limited, Amtrak

allan thomas — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:25:52 GMT

From: Google Alerts Subject: Google Alert - sunset limited, Amtrak Proposed rail service SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA The

Re: Train in Vain

Jerry Sullivan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:29:32 GMT

The westbound schedule of the old train was about right for Mobile to NO, and if the schedule were adjusted for a roughly 6pm departure eastbound from NO, then

Re: Train in Vain

Richard — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:50:26 GMT

The Sun Herald has been pro Amtrak/Sunset, and has had several articles. Unfortunately some of these politicians do not understand that a transcontinental

Train in Vain

Greg Thompson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:44 GMT

another apparently pro-Sunset article, but it really doesn't say much... http://www.sunherald.com/local/story/1731643.html another apparently pro-Sunset

Re: Talking points

Jerry Sullivan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:26:39 GMT

Well yes, but since Nashville does not have any Amtrak Service, I have to live with the fact that my alma mater (Vanderbilt, '60) provides a nice practise game

Talking points

bobfarns2@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:11 GMT

A good talking point to add to your lists is that restoration of the Sunset east of NOL would help tie together the SEC sites. (Rooting for LSU!) Bob F.

Re: FCRP meeting

bobfarns2@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:32:54 GMT

Good point! Bob F. ... From: Jerry Sullivan To: SMART_RAIL@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Nov 7, 2009 4:30 pm Subject: Re: [SMART_RAIL] FCRP

Re: FCRP meeting

bobfarns2@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:30:32 GMT

Note that most of the Amtrak officials come from New Jersey Transit, and that after their Amtrak stint, they return to NJT. Bob F. If in fact Amtrak ceases

Re: FCRP meeting

Jerry Sullivan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:30:16 GMT

Worse, dinosaurs had to work (hunt) for food. Amtrak gets it's "free federal money" without much hunting. Jerry Sullivan ... From: bobfarns2@... To:

Re: FCRP meeting

bobfarns2@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:25:07 GMT

Thanks for the update. In all my experiences, the operating people generally fall back to the old saw "its too hard" when anything new is presented to them.

Re: FCRP meeting

Richard — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:02:09 GMT

If in fact Amtrak ceases operating LD trains there is no reason for Amtrak to exist. Let the states and groups of states run their own corridors as they see

Re: FCRP meeting

Jerry Sullivan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:37:27 GMT

I have started using Bruce' definition of what Amtrak gets --- "Free Federal Money" and when I used this term in my speech today, he nodded affirmatively, and

Re: FCRP meeting

Richard — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:43:02 GMT

I would love to see Jacksonville Union Station restored. Glad the ladies from Tallahassee were there. That's what we need. Unfortunately over the months many