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High(er) Speed Rail Update

_{May 18, 2009
Cascadia} _{Original Article}

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Amtrak
British Columbia
canadian border service agency
cascadia rail week
gregor robertson
high speed rail
intercity rail
Oregon
sam adams
WASHINGTON

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Cascadia Rail Week Highlights Cross-Border & Interstate Ties

Cascadia Rail Week – including events in Portland May 27 and Seattle May 28 – heightened awareness of the need for improved intercity passenger and freight rail systems, and for longer-term efforts to establish high speed rail in our mega-region. Sharing key insights were representatives of state and city governments, the Federal Railway Administration, the U.S. Congress and Senate, and the Washington state legislature, plus think tanks, train manufacturers, railroads, and commuter rail advocates and experts.

Rail week left no doubt there is a well-equipped coalition coming together to advance a crucial 21st Century rail agenda that builds on Northwest investments already made. Press coverage was considerable; in newspapers and on radio and television. Links are below.

NEW: “Amtrak Cleared For 2nd Daily Train To Vancouver, B.C.,” Seattle Times, 7/3/09

More TV clips, 5/27/09, Portland: KOIN 6 – 2 evening news segments; KATU 2 – evening segment; KGW 8 – noon segment

U.S. Rep Earl Blumenauer video presentation, shown at 5/27 & 5/28 events

“Light Rail Rolls, And Commuter Rail Percolates,” Lance Dickie editorial column, Seattle Times, 6/12/09

“All Aboard! Oregon Eligible For High Speed Rail,” Eugene Register-Guard, 6/4/09

“Biden: High Speed Rail Money On The Way,” Seattle PI.com, 6/3/09

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