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Archive -- Event Marking End Of Intercity Passenger Train Service In Nashville, TN
Date
Monday, September 30, 2019 12:00 PM Monday, September 30, 2019 2:00 PM
Location
Nashville Union Station Hotel 1001 Broadway Nashville TN 37203
Media Event Marking 40th Anniversary Of The End Amtrak's Chicago To Florida 'Floridian'; The Last Scheduled Passenger Train Service Between Louisville And Nashville.
Organized By Rail Passengers Kentucky
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"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.