Spring 2011 stories include:
• Signs of Spring – Travelers choose the railroad over the roadway.
• Time to Celebrate – Amtrak to celebrate 40th Anniversary.
• Michigan By Rail – Michiganders gather to discuss the future of passenger rail.
• Not So Fast – Michigan not on list to receive additional high-speed rail funding.
• Firearms Allowed – Passengers allowed to bring handguns aboard Amtrak trains.
• Expanding the Fleet – Next generation of passenger rail cars and locomotives to be built.
• Sold – Grand Rapids sells land for Amtrak rail spur.
• Plans Underway – Clare depot to be moved.
• Blizzard of ‘11 – Snow storm disrupts Amtrak service.
• Breaking Ground – Pontiac to build new train station.
• Back on Track – Amtrak ridership makes a strong comeback in 2010.
• Michigan Northern Arrow – Traveling to Northwestern Michigan in Style.
• Turning back the clock . . . – MARP looks back at Michigan‘s past passenger rail operations.
• Passing Through
• Renovation
• Changing of the Guard – A new era begins for MARP’s Executive Committee.
• Fun Day
• 37th Annual Membership Meeting
• Wait a Minute . . . – Notes from MARP‘s Membership Meetings.
• Chairman’s Corner – “Easin’ on Down the Track“.
• All Aboard