Monthly Archives: January 2006

West Valley mayors push regional commuter rail

January 14, 2006 – 9:51 am

Cecilia Chan, The Arizona Republic, Jan. 13, 2006
Commuter rail needs to be regional and needs to be integrated with other modes of public transportation, regional officials say… West Valley leaders listed suggestions they wanted the Maricopa Association of Governments to consider when it updates its 2003 study on passenger rail options and implementation strategies.
The MAG […]

By wlindley | Posted in News, Regional Rail |

Mexico reviving travel by train

January 6, 2006 – 10:17 am

Chris Hawley
Arizona Republic Mexico City Bureau
Jan. 6, 2006 12:00 AM MEXICO CITY - High-speed bullet trains whooshing across the Mexican countryside. Electric commuter trains slicing through Mexico City. Gleaming new train stations and state-of-the-art switching systems.
It’s all part of an ambitious, multibillion-dollar plan to revive train travel in Mexico, a business that […]

By wlindley | Posted in Intercity Rail, News, Regional Rail |

Phoenix commuters loved the Hattie B., now it’s time to consider more rail options

January 2, 2006 – 10:15 am

Business Journal of Phoenix, 2006-01-02 Editorial
There’s been a lot of hubbub surrounding light rail in metro Phoenix. Although opinions in the business community have been mixed, we’ve supported the project.
And while we don’t know how successful light rail will be, one thing is certain: Additional solutions to the Valley’s growing traffic congestion must be brought […]

By wlindley | Posted in Regional Rail |

Commuter rail considered as Valley traffic snarls grow

January 2, 2006 – 10:10 am

Business Journal of Phoenix, 2006-01-02
If you’re tired of rush-hour thrills caused by dangerous tailgaters, lane weavers and 18-wheelers barreling up behind you like charging locomotives, commuter trains could be the answer.
West Valley officials are interested in talking with Union Pacific Railroadin the southwest Valley and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad along Grand Avenue about adding […]

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