Southern Rail Cmsn

[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

President Joe Biden signed into law today the largest infrastructure bill in recent history making available new funding to connect the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to the national passenger rail network.
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

PRESS RELEASE: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the historic infrastructure bill that will lead to new development opportunities for passenger rail throughout the nation including expanded service targeted by the SRC.

#YallAboard

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

SRC is proud to announce this exciting news - see more here: https://t.co/8tmyFY6vZN

[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

Amtrak is still preparing to resume Gulf Coast passenger rail service by the beginning of 2022 following Hurricane Ida.

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

ICYMI: The Surface Transportation Board announced a decision that could bring passenger rail transportation back to the Gulf Coast #YallAboard

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill today that includes investing an unprecedented $66 billion for the nation’s passenger rail programs, projects, and operations.
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

The Surface Transportation Board delivered a pivotal decision today which signals another step forward in returning passenger rail service to the Gulf Coast.
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

"This forward-looking legislation will make long-overdue investments in modernizing the nation's public infrastructure, improving safety and supporting economic growth well into the future" - @AAR_FreightRail President and CEO Ian Jefferies

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

The U.S. Senate finalized the bipartisan infrastructure bill over the weekend which includes $66 billion for rail programs, projects, and operations, representing an unprecedented investment in the nation’s passenger rail system.
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

The SRC applauds the Senate for taking an important step in moving forward with the bipartisan bill that will be instrumental in passenger rail investments. #YallAboard
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

ICYMI: @POTUS's executive order "has significant implications for the Gulf Coast route between New Orleans and Mobile which @Amtrak hopes to operate in early 2022."

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

@Amtrak is working to restore Gulf Coast passenger rail!

This week, Amtrak asked the Surface Transportation Board to expedite its application so services can begin in 2022. #YallAboard

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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

@POTUS will issue a historic executive order today on economic competition that will encourage the Surface Transportation Board to provide rights of way to passenger rail, paving the way for Gulf Coast passenger rail restoration. #YallAboard
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

“We know that rail can help synergize our economies, make our cities more resilient in the face of natural disasters, provide residents with more transit options and drive new industrial investment.” – Knox Ross, Mississippi Commissioner
Learn more: https://t.co/MP3Sn8P9Te

[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

Louisiana Commissioners John Spain and Walt Leger were reappointed by Governor Edwards on Friday.

[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins was appointed to the Southern Rail Commission by Governor John Bel Edwards on Friday, June 25. He will be a champion for bringing passenger rail service to Northwest Louisiana.
#YallAboard

[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

This month, the Southern Rail Commission celebrates 39 years of supporting efforts to bring passenger rail to the southern region. Take a look at the SRC's history: https://t.co/da5cuQObid

[Stephen McNair @StephenMcNair]

A balanced examination of the details of passenger rail returning to the Gulf Coast. Services would run between Mobile and NOLA with stops in MS. The matter is still being reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board. Follow @SouthernRailCms for updates.
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[Southern Rail Cmsn @SouthernRailCms]

"The infrastructure is there," @Amtrak President Stephen Gardner tells the Washington Post on restoring Gulf Coast passenger rail.
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[Transportation for America @T4America]

It's worth drilling into this 3rd point just a little bit:

Q: What is the @SouthernRailCms (SRC) and why is replicating their model elsewhere such an important idea for expanding passenger rail? 🧵