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Recorded Presentation: Chicago Access Program

 

High Speed Rail Alliance

“This presentation covers the Chicago Access Program, a group of high-impact projects that will increase capacity and improve reliability for trains entering and exiting Chicago. Amtrak is taking the lead on this program that will improve Chicago Union Station, create more routes into the city and open up a variety of new service options. They have already applied for a Mega Grant and partnered with stakeholders who will help fund this $850 million project.

In this video we break down the projects included in the Chicago Access Program, explain why it will impact train service far beyond Chicago, and how it sets the stage for additional improvements to our national rail network.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D7i77mPAcg

Learn more about the Chicago Access Program on our website www.hsrail.org/chicago-access”

Announcements, Meetings, Uncategorized

Register now for the 48th Annual MARP Meeting scheduled for Oct. 9, 2021

Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
48th ANNUAL MEETING
First Congregational Church,
120 N Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201
09 October 2021     10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Make plans now to attend! Our featured speaker is Mr. Derrick James, Amtrak Governmental Affairs, who will tell us what Amtrak’s 2035 Vision has in store for Michigan.

We look forward to our first in-person meeting in some time. However, due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, we do ask that those planning to attend be fully vaccinated.

The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes a catered luncheon. The registration deadline is Friday, October 1, 2021.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

Click the button below to register online using PayPal, a major credit card or a debit card

ACT NOW! The deadline for online registration is Friday, Oct.1.




Prefer to send your registration by U.S. mail? Click on the form below, print it, fill it out and mail along with your check to:

MARP, Inc.  |  c/o Jean Merckel
33373 Hampshire Road  |  Livonia, MI 48154-2952

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Register now for MARP’s 2017 Annual Meeting!

Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
44th ANNUAL MEETING
O’Kelly Banquet Hall
23663 Park St, Dearborn MI 48124
December 2, 2017
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Make plans now to attend! This will be a joint meeting with the Midwest High Speed Rail Association, whose executive director, Rick Harnish, will speak about exciting developments that will create a strengthened and expanded passenger train network throughout the Midwest over the next four decades.

MARP will honor John DeLora for his dedicated work over many years to improve Michigan train services and conditions for passengers. John founded MARP in 1973 and served as Chair for many years. He is also a 48 year member of the National Association of Railroad Passengers and served 15 years as Vice-President before his retirement in January this year.

The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes a catered luncheon. The registration deadline is November 24, 2017.

COST: $25 per person includes a catered lunch

DEADLINE:  November 24, 2017  is the deadline for registrations

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

Click the button below to register online using PayPal, a major credit card or a debit card

Or download the mail-in form and send with a personal check payable to MARP, Inc. to:

MARP, Inc.  |  PO BOX 1368  |  OKEMOS MI 48805-1368

ACT NOW! The deadline for registration is November 24.


Prefer registration by U.S. mail? Click on the form below, print it, fill it out and mail along with your check

MARP Annual Mtg 2017 FORM

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