Advocating for an efficient future for the Midwest!
wherever the tracks take us
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Hello, Welcome to MPRA! Passenger rail is easily one of the most efficient modes of transportation and the Midwest needs more of it! From trains that scoot to suburban towns, to trains that fly through the countryside at over 100mph, the Midwest needs an efficient rail network!
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A shocking display of violence. Don’t mind the fan noise
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Remember who and what you're voting for this year could make all these passenger rail routes happen:
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Congress has not yet passed a surface transportation package to replace the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Midterms are fast approaching. Both will shape the next five years of American passenger rail—and so can you.
Take a moment to send a message:
hsrail.org/blog/tell-congres…
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The FRA has released $550 MILLION in funding towards the Amtrak S Line.
This project will build/restore a direct rail line between Raleigh and Richmond allowing for frequent and fast 110mph Amtrak service, which'll help with new service between Charlotte and DC in the future
AMTRAK IS COMING TO MADISON!!!
Amtrak has been awarded a $218m grant to upgrade tracks to establish Amtrak service to Madison for the first time ever. The last train to serve Madison was 1971
You can read it here
jsonline.com/story/money/rea…
Midwest Passenger Rail Association retweeted
Today’s @USDOTFRA announcement obligates $550 million in federal funding for the S-Line, bringing us closer to faster, more frequent and reliable intercity passenger rail connecting North Carolina, Virginia and beyond. N⭐C🚆
Learn More ➡️ bit.ly/3VS9qTQ
@NC_Governor
Metra has released their proposal to transform the Chicago commuter rail network:
Most lines would see a major increase in service running every 15/30 minutes all day, along with a new crosstown service that would THRU-RUN through Chicago Union station.
You can read it for yourself here:
assets.metra.com/s3fs-public…
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Amtrak service between Detroit and NYC would go hard ngl
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This past week Massachusetts announced funding for 2 double tracking projects near Pittsfield MA to not only make the Seasonal Amtrak Berkshire Flyer (NYC - Pittsfield) a permanent service, but would also help support future dedicated Boston - Albany service.
Pennsylvania is increasing the frequency of their daily Amtrak service between Pittsburgh and NYC November 18th, there are still THREE Midwestern Amtrak routes with only 1 daily round trip, 2 of which are in Michigan.
Midwest needs more rolling stock and more frequent service!!!
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Took the Amtrak Borealis from Saint Paul to Milwaukee for a work conference this week. @Delta wanted over $650 for this route, @Amtrak was $127 and a much better experience.
Flying sucks, and even the best airlines are just good at making it less terrible. More trains, please.
The Amtrak Borealis (St Paul - Milwaukee - Chicago) is so popular & capacity strained that they are adding a 4th car to the consist this week!!
startribune.com/borealis-tra…
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Waking up to find that your cat puked on your curtain in the middle of the night >>>>>
Don't forget Amtrak and WISDOT are currently proposing to extend 2 round trips to Madison by 2030. (and eventually 2 more)
All it needs is a federal grant, so tell your local reps to fund the damn train!!
The Amtrak Borealis (St Paul - Milwaukee - Chicago) is so popular & capacity strained that they are adding a 4th car to the consist this week!!
startribune.com/borealis-tra…