The Silver Rail Blog

NARP's Malcolm Kenton is quoted in this article from the DC Streets Blog which addresses the question of Amtrak's role in America's future plans for passenger trains, both high speed and conventional.

--Jackson McQuigg

Concerned about the Republican Study Committee's proposed elimination of Amtrak and transit funding?

We are!

Transportation for America is collecting signatures on a letter to legislators to stop these cuts from going through.

Please take a minute to sign the letter, which is available by clicking here.

Transportation for America will distribute the letter to your legislators later this month.

--Jackson McQuigg

The Orlando Sentinel is quoting Governor Rick Scott, saying that the recent freeze of contracts for SunRail is not a political decision.

So, will Rick Scott turn out to be a proponent of passenger rail? Or will he join others in his party in criticizing passenger rail initiatives which require public support?

We keep waiting for an answer to that question. Here at the beginning of February--Scott's second month in office-- we still don't have one yet.

--Jackson McQuigg

From the Orlando Sentinel:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/state/os-sunrail-contracts-delayed-20110128,0,5521210,full.story

A disappointing action from our new Governor.

--Jackson McQuigg

From the Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/29/2040371/tri-rail-station-at-mia-to-close.html

--Jackson McQuigg

From the Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/28/2033972/miami-intermodal-center-progresses.html

--Jackson McQuigg

The National Association of Railroad Passengers issued this news release today in light of President Obama's State of the Union Speech last night which prominently mentioned high speed rail.

The news release quotes NARP Chair Bob Stewart, who is also a member of FCRP's Board of Directors.

--Jackson McQuigg

From the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2011/01/26/26climatewire-renewed-emphasis-on-infrastructure-and-high-71743.html

--Jackson McQuigg

From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel:

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-01-17/news/fl-tri-rail-smart-card-20110117_1_tri-rail-miami-intermodal-center-fare-collection

--Jackson McQuigg

From the Tampa Tribune:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/21/congressman-florida-high-speed-rail-project-should/news-breaking/

--Jackson McQuigg