Check out today's Scranton Times-Tribune editorial page. The Times-Tribune is calling for a "Passenger Rail Summit" where the governors, senators, etc., from PA, NJ and NY would meet on fast tracking the Cutoff service. As I and others have said, things won't seriously get moving until the pols get seriously involved. Only then will we perhaps see more than "studies". Finally, a regional newspaper is on board to publicly support the need for the Cutoff. With Amtrak's alleged interest in service from NYC to Syracuse via Scranton, NY's pols have more of a reason to sit at the table. The editorial also comments on how service was established in New Mexico and done within a short period of time. Of course as the piece states, the line was only within NM and not between three states, which made it easier for NM to get the job done. Obviously the former DL&W route is preferrable for a variety of reasons and as the 1928 DL&W system map that hangs on my foyer wall says, "The Shortest Route between New York-Scranton-Binghamton-Syracuse and Buffalo". The Times-Tribune editorial page also has an opinion on the status of rail infrastructure in our country and what needs to be done. Regarding passenger service and those who drive their huge vehicles, my bet still says that once service is in place, they will be the first ones on board, hailing how great it is to take the train. Check out both pieces. You can also respond with your thoughts. Rick **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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