BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2013 LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A statewide "all aboard" call is going out to draw attendance at a free Amtrak Summit, Wednesday, August 21, in Lafayette, Ind., where implications of the pending loss of some Indiana passenger rail service will be discussed and ideas formulated on what concerned individuals, businesses and organizations can do to preserve it. Registration begins with a train whistle at 8 a.m., with opening summit remarks by Indiana State Senator Brandt Hershman at 8:30 a.m., at Faith Community Center, 5526 State Road 26 East, Lafayette, Ind. The center is just east of the Interstate 65/State Road 26 interchange. Reservations are not required for the free event, but appreciated, by calling (765) 742-4044 or responding at http://tinyurl.com/ktdsc5t. The primary focus will be the Amtrak Hoosier State Indianapolis/Chicago passenger route, which could cease October 1, 2013, if state funding is not secured to preserve the service. The pending cessation comes under the Federal Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, passed by Congress and requiring state assistance rather than federal funding for passenger train routes of less than 750 miles. While the Indiana General Assembly's current budget approved the Indiana Department of Transportation's use of discretionary funds to support the Hoosier State, the department has not committed the monies. "Time is running short," said Joseph Seaman, president and chief executive officer of Greater Lafayette Commerce, an area economic development group that is spearheading a group of numerous communities and organizations involved in hosting the summit. "This summit will bring together interested parties so the best course of action for Indiana can be determined and actions taken," Seaman said. For More Info: http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=60810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted August 13, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2013 If Amtrak is going to eliminate the Hoosier State, they should at least have the Cardinal run daily (which they should anyways with the Hoosier State or not). Even then I don't agree with getting rid of it at all. It's useful being a short turned Cardinal so the Chicago-Indianaplos corridor has daily service. Actually imo the Hoosier State should be extended to Cincinnati since there is plenty of demand to Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 13, 2013 If Amtrak is going to eliminate the Hoosier State, they should at least have the Cardinal run daily (which they should anyways with the Hoosier State or not). Even then I don't agree with getting rid of it at all. It's useful being a short turned Cardinal so the Chicago-Indianaplos corridor has daily service. Actually imo the Hoosier State should be extended to Cincinnati since there is plenty of demand to Chicago.AMTRAK might eliminate both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted August 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2013 If Amtrak is going to eliminate the Hoosier State, they should at least have the Cardinal run daily (which they should anyways with the Hoosier State or not). Even then I don't agree with getting rid of it at all. It's useful being a short turned Cardinal so the Chicago-Indianaplos corridor has daily service. Actually imo the Hoosier State should be extended to Cincinnati since there is plenty of demand to Chicago. If theres so much demand from Cincinnati then I wonder why the people in Cincinnati havent taken action yet to contact Amtrak about it. Or else set up their own system. A local train to Chicago is doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted August 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2013 If theres so much demand from Cincinnati then I wonder why the people in Cincinnati havent taken action yet to contact Amtrak about it. Or else set up their own system. A local train to Chicago is doable. Well FYI: http://allaboardohio.org/2013/05/18/extend-the-hoosier-train-to-cincy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted September 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2013 The Cardinal is not at risk with regards to the 10/1 deadline. There will continue to be a train from Chicago to Indianapolis 3 days a week regardless of what Indiana decides to pay. It is the other 4 days (Hoosier State service) which is at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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