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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
Posted in Kansas, News, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Wichita
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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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The Heartland Flyer Earns The Amtrak President’s Award
Amtrak has just awarded the Heartland Flyer its highest award, the President’s Award for safety and service. The Heartland Flyer is the only service in the country that is supported by two different states. Ridership is at an eleven year … Continue reading
Posted in Ardmore, Denton, Edmond, Fort Worth, Gainsville, Guthrie, Krum, News, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Pauls Valley, Perry, Ponca City, Purcell, Texas, Wichita
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$18 Million Dollar Benefit Shown by Texas A&M Study
A 2010 study by a Texas Transportation Institute which is part of Texas A&M indicates that the Heartland Flyer passenger train service generates $18,000,000 in benefits and an ongoing cost of $4 million dollars. Continue reading
Posted in Ardmore, Arkansas City, Denton, Edmond, Fort Worth, Gainsville, Guthrie, Kansas, Krum, Lawrence, News, Newton, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Pauls Valley, Perry, Ponca City, Purcell, Strong City, Texas, Topeka, Wichita
Tagged Amtrak, Northern Flyer Alliance, passenger rail, Texas Transportation Institute
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