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The Heartland Flyer Expansion is discussed on KTOK radio on OKC
January 20, 2013 The Gwin Faulconer Lippert Show on KTOK radio in Oklahoma City. Gwin interviewed Pete Mietzner, who is a Wichita City Councilman, about the expansion of the Heartland Flyer into Kansas. Our thanks to Gwin and Pete for … Continue reading
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The big-picture argument for passenger rail
The big-picture argument for passenger rail – Wichita’s passenger rail hopes gaining steam Emily Behlmann Web producer- Wichita Business Journal The advocates who are pushing for passenger rail in Wichita aren’t just interested in accessing a fun new mode of … Continue reading
Council member wants Wichita to stay involved in passenger rail discussions
Passenger rail service is back on Wichita’s radar, with an eye toward the economic benefits of luring the Heartland Flyer to downtown’s Union Station. But apparently it’s not on the radar of state transportation officials, the first significant obstacle in … Continue reading
Posted in Arkansas City, Kansas, News, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Texas, Wichita
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Board says Oklahoma City should buy Santa Fe Train Depot for transit hub
BY MICHAEL KIMBALL Published: January 27, 2012 The Oklahoman The MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board has given its stamp of approval for the eventual purchase of the historic Santa Fe Train Depot downtown as the base for Oklahoma City’s future … Continue reading
Posted in Kansas, News, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Texas
Tagged Amtrak, MAPS 3, Oklahoma City HUB
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NARP Highlights Passenger Rail Efforts in Kansas!
The National Association of Rail Passengers (NARP) has highlighted the efforts to expand passenger rail service in Kansas in their January 2012 Newsletter. Highlighted projects include the new platform facilities in Lawrence and the release of the Service Development Project … Continue reading
Great News out of Texas!
Station WFAA out of the Dallas – Fort Worth area gave us some great coverage last night (December 15, 2011) on the prospect of expanding passenger rail service in Texas and on to Kansas City. The service has a great … Continue reading
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In Americans’ travel choices, the gears are clearly shifting
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 The front page of this past Sunday’s New York Times featured a report on European cities’ efforts to reorient their streets towards people instead of cars. Rather than the government imposing undue restrictions on the ability … Continue reading
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Train Travel is Picking up Steam in Kansas
With airfare and gas prices on the rise, budgeting for a vacation has become increasingly difficult. In response, some Americans are turning to the railroad for a cheaper way to travel. With Amtrak celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, KPR … Continue reading
Posted in Kansas, Lawrence, News, Oklahoma
Tagged passenger rail Southwest Chief Amtrak KPR
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KDOT receives directive from Senate Transportation Committee to apply for all possible Federal funding for passenger rail expansion.
This past week ended on a positive note with regard to the Initiative. KDOT was standing by for a clear signal from the legislature, and they got it on Friday morning, March 18, 2011 from the Senate Transportation Committee which … Continue reading
NFA Supports Alternatives 1 & 3 Passenger Rail Expansion
The Northern Flyer Alliance supports alternative 1 and alternative 3 options to expand passenger rail service from Fort Worth and Kansas City. The proposed schedules for both alternatives are listed below with alternative 1 being a night-time train and alternative 3 being a day tra Continue reading
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