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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] At a related topic, rresor noted: [QUOTE]I don't have any "inside" information on the eastern extension of the Sunset, but the PRIIA Act passed last November does require Amtrak to plan for its restoration (NOT study it), so maybe we will see the return of the Sunset to Tallahassee.[/QUOTE]Regardless of the language within Division B of RSIIA '08, or otherwise PRIIA '08, there is still 'wiggle room'. While the 'annulment' of Sunset East resulted in the release of one equipment set, such has been reassigned elsewhere - a fifth set for the Starlight, I believe. Even though Amtrak timekeeping has improved of late owing to the downturn in Class I freight traffic, there will still be the dilemma of where will another set of equipment come from. True, Mr. Ainsworth's site notes 41 Superliners of all flavors awaiting repairs, such represents $$$. Where will those $$$ come from? the ARIA '09 (Stimulus) legislation? Amtrak has funds allocated within the House version of the legislation, but the Republican minority has labeled such funds within the Bill as "fat'. Even if the majority has the votes to pass what they want, President Obama wants "bipartisanship' in any Stimulus legislation to be enacted - and those funds could well be pared before the legislation sees the gate at 1600. Amtrak, let alone CSX that for now revels they 'are rid of it', has not shown much interest in restoring Sunset East. While Sunset East provided little in the way of meaningful transportation to the region it served, somehow the advocacy groups lobbying for its return caught at least one legislator's ear. While I personally see little likelihood of its return, who knows what will happen in a political environment. Stay tuned. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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