dart330
OBS Chief
News story out on the progress with this.
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/progress-on-okc-tulsa-passenger-rail-service
They are saying BNSF will allow a private (non-Amtrak) company to run passenger trains on the short segment of rail the state of OK does not own into downtown Tulsa. The private company they are in talks with claims they can have the tracks repaired and trains up and running for $50 million. Originally estimated to cost closer to $120 million.
Unfortunately the governor has to sign off on the plan and find funding. I think they are too busy trying to eliminate the state income tax which will provide no funding for anything. Interesting to see the progress on this anyways, would be great to have these cities connected, it is a really boring drive.
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/progress-on-okc-tulsa-passenger-rail-service
They are saying BNSF will allow a private (non-Amtrak) company to run passenger trains on the short segment of rail the state of OK does not own into downtown Tulsa. The private company they are in talks with claims they can have the tracks repaired and trains up and running for $50 million. Originally estimated to cost closer to $120 million.
Unfortunately the governor has to sign off on the plan and find funding. I think they are too busy trying to eliminate the state income tax which will provide no funding for anything. Interesting to see the progress on this anyways, would be great to have these cities connected, it is a really boring drive.