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Visiting Washington State by Train
Washington State is located on the Pacific north coast of the United State; it's bordered by British Columbia (Canada) in the North, by Idaho State on the East side, and by Oregon State in the South.
The state can be divided into 6 geographic land a [...] (Read Article)
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11 2011 -
Mayor Houston calls new railroad option 'worst possible outcome'
Flanked by Sangamon County Board Chairman and Ward 3 Ald. Doris Turner, Springfield Mayor Mike Houston on Wednesday blasted a proposal to consolidate freight rail traffic on 10th Street while putting passenger trains on existing Union Pacific track along Third Street. |
July 26 2011 -
Sangamon Valley Trail officially opens
Now, it’s legal. Phase I of the 5.5 mile Sangamon Valley Trail on Springfield’s west side opened to the public Tuesday morning. Opening of the $3.7 million trail linking Centennial Park on Springfield’s southwest side to Stuart Park on the northwest side has been anticipated all summer. Video inside >> |
June 24 2011 -
Durbin seeks meeting on rail consolidation in Springfield
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, is calling for a meeting between the state's Congressional delegation, top state and federal transportation officials, the head of Amtrak, Springfield Mayor Mike Houston, Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and chief executive officers of the Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and Canadian National railroads to discuss railroad consolidation in ... |
June 23 2011 -
Study: 10th Street best choice for high-speed rail
Consolidating railroad lines along 10th Street is the cheapest and best solution to handling high-speed rail passenger trains and an expected surge in freight traffic through Springfield, according to Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and Mayor Mike Houston. |
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