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Archive -- Oklahoma-Kansas Inspection train
Date
Friday, June 9, 2017 Friday, June 9, 2017
Location
Amtrak will operate a one-way inspection train on June 9th, starting its trip in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and ending in Kansas City, Missouri. Amtrak intends to evaluate the section of BNSF Right of Way and explore the possibility of extending its Heartland Flyer north to Newton, KS with hopes to connect it with the existing Southwest Chief line. Expanding and connecting passenger rail in this part of the country is crucial in solidifying the importance of the national rail network. Have a look at the schedule, and consider meeting the train at one of its stops if you can!
For the inspection train’s full schedule for June 9th, please see below:
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7:45am CDT DP Oklahoma City Santa Fe Station (downtown)
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8:30am DP Guthrie
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9:15am DP Perry
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10:00am DP Ponca City
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10:45am DP Ark City
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12:05pm DP Wichita
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1:00pm DP Newton
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2:20pm DP Emporia
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3:45pm DP Topeka
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5:30pm AR Kansas City Union Station
"On behalf of Amtrak’s onboard service staff, I want to thank the Rail Passengers Association for honoring their hard work with this award. The past couple years have indeed been difficult for Amtrak onboard service staff – coping with furloughs and job insecurity, adapting to changing protocols and services, not to mention the unfortunate events such as a tragic derailment and a fatal shooting. Nevertheless, our dedicated members at Amtrak have handled these hurdles with the care, attention and diligence for which they’re known. We thank Rail Passengers for their acknowledgement of our members’ hard work and, as always, look forward to seeing you on the rails."
Arthur Maratea, TCU/IAM National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.