The Southwest Rail Advocate List is for the discussion of how rail passenger service within and through the Desert Southwest can be improved.

Members, and prospective members, of the Arizona Rail Passenger Association and the New Mexico Rail Passenger Alliance are encouraged to join.

Example topics:

* How intercity rail service can be improved and expanded
* Regional, commuter, and light-rail service in the Southwest
* Railway station preservation and improvement
* Connecting bus and transit facilities
* Discussion of rail passenger association activities

Dedicated to the memories of staunch rail advocates George Loulan, Byron Nordberg, and Adrian Herzog.

PHOTO: Talgo train at Phoenix Union Station for demonstration in 2000.