Since we are the "Revitalization Team" hope you'll sign the petition supporting the return of the Sunset. Passing it along would be a good thing too. Thanks -...
http://myprogressiverailroading.com/blogs/angelacotey/archive/2009/03/24/older-americans-not-just-commuters-need-adequate-transit-options.aspx Why do we need...
Amtrak Long Distance on-time performance, February 2009: Rank Train February 2009 on-time performance (percentage) Percentage change from February 2009 1 ...
Colleagues, Note the 2nd article in this list, although if it interests you, read the first as well. Jerry Sullivan Google News Alert for: CSX Judge OKs...
Jerry - thanks for posting this. I did speak to Mr. Hannan and he assured me that as long as there seems to be interest in the Sunset he'd keep doing articles...
Colleagues, There is a comment in the TRains For America blog, out of Little Rock, concerning the article in today's T-U. (It was on the Internet last night,...
Following is a message from Ms. Karen Parsons Of the SHSRC about the upcoming SHSRC meeting in Birmingham AL. Do we have any members in the area that could...
She needs to put Rep. Corinne Brown on the announcement list as Amtrak is our worst enemy in this issue. Jerry ... From: Allan To: SMART_RAIL@yahoogroups.com ...
Group - While I dropped out of nearly all active participation within SMART about six months ago I feel it necessary to modify that for a specific purpose. It...
Hoping some of you are close enough to attend one of "smaller events" if the major ones are off your radar. There are those of us who will be celebrating...
This may have been posted before - but don't remember reading it - just in case, here it is again. The article was dated 3-18-09. Interesting. Barbara ...
According to our bylaws, SMART needs to meet to elect officers for the coming year (a quorum if two officers and five members). I know that a lot of folks...
It was the synopsis and contents of the INK newsletter. As nothing was mentioned about the missing piece, I assumed it was really irrelevant to me, or us. ...
There is no way that I can attend a meeting in NewOrleans, mainly for health reasons, but I have no problem with anyone being an officer in the group. What I...
In view of recent comments on the internet regarding the future direction of the Sunset Limited, the meeting should probably spend some time getting an update...
How about Saturday, May 2nd? May 3rd is a Sunday and I know I don't want to meet on a Sunday. Let's say Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at NOUPT. John...
Due to health reasons, I cannot attend either day, but I will go along with whatever is decided, but I think we need to regroup and decide what our focus is....
I am sorry to say that I will be working the first weekend in May, and have plans for National Train Day in Bay Saint Louis Ms. the second weekend of May. I do...
I agree with you Allan. Two weeks is not enough notice and the whole issue may be moot after next Thursday anyway. Jerry Sullivan ... From: Allan To:...
I generally agree with the things that Jerry wrote--including the part about health not allowing me to attend a meeting but will go along with decisions made.?...
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Allan, sorry you can't make the meeting. If you remember, I attempted to call a meeting in January but everyone had other commitments. John Sita...
I too am waiting for the upshot of the meeting on the 23rd in Birmingham. From rumors heard from the west the Sunset may not be the Sunset after it reaches...
Has there ever been a time in our lifetimes that government told the truth? Jerry ... From: Webster Tucker To: SMART_RAIL@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April...