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Archive for the ‘Rail Projects’ Category

Aug18

Is the U.S. turning a corner on high-speed rail?

For a while now, crazy situations, hunger pangs and frustrating hours behind the wheel have been making life slightly miserable for Florida commuter Joe Panyanouvong. The attorney who regularly makes the 84-mile journey between Orlando and Tampa on Interstate 4 is ready for a solution. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb18

Commuter Rail, High-Speed Rail Missing Connections

In December, the State Legislature authorized SunRail, Central Florida’s commuter rail system. The eventual route runs from DeLand, through Orlando, to Kissimmee and Poinciana. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan28

Obama announces high-speed rail

TAMPA — President Barack Obama took the stage this afternoon in Tampa for a town hall meeting saying, “We are going to start building a new high-speed rail line right here in Tampa, building for the future, putting people to work.” Read the rest of this entry »

Dec16

Florida Governor Signs Bill to Expand Rail Service

MIAMI — Gov. Charlie Crist signed a package of legislation into law on Wednesday that seeks to shore up commuter rail service in South Florida, add service in the state’s center and win billions of dollars in federal money for a bullet train linking Tampa and Orlando.

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Dec8

Senate OKs SunRail

The Florida Senate passed a bill on Dec. 8 in a 27-10 vote that gave the OK for SunRail and high-speed rail just 24 hours after the House gave it a thumbs-up in an 84-26 vote.

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Dec7

House backs SunRail, high-speed rail bill

The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill Dec. 7 that would pave the way for Orlando’s SunRail project, as well as a high-speed rail project connecting Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville.

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Nov30

Special session on rail set for Thursday

Florida lawmakers will convene on Thursday for a special session on rail transit funding.

As the South Florida Business Journal reported, the goal is to secure billions of dollars in federal stimulus money for high-speed rail and other rail projects.

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Nov19

Local lawmakers confident about the passage of SunRail

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Sep25

Florida is a leading contender for high-speed rail funding

TAMPA - As key political factors fall in place, Tampa, Lakeland and Orlando are leading contenders to launch the nation’s first true high-speed rail corridor, with 150 mph trains running by 2014.

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Sep17

SunRail May See Light Of Day After All

ORLANDO — The tide seems to be turning for SunRail, with some now saying it could be a reality by the end of the year.

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