amtrak_flyer
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Mar 17, 2003
- Messages
- 70
Amtrak is facing its toughest budget battle ever. Between President Bush's plan to dismantle the system, the lowball budget being proposed in congress, and the new Amtrak board members appointed by Bush (who theoretically could go over Gunn's head and cancel Long Distance routes; Remember Mineta's offer to the board last year?) Amtrak needs your help NOW!
I am challenging each and every one of you to have 10 of your friends call or email their Senators, Representatives, and Mr. Bush. Have them simply state they want Amtrak to maintain nationwide service. Everyone I've approached on this subject has been more then happy to help out. To make it easy for them get the email address's and phone numbers in advance. Tell them about www.narprail.org or www.saveamtrak.org which explain the situation. Get people excited about trains!
I'm an airline pilot by trade, but I ride long distance trains every 6 weeks or so. Comparing the two modes of transporation is like apples and oranges. We need both modes now more then ever. Amtrak's having one of its best years ever, I saw first hand experience of that this past week when I road the Coast Starlight (sold out both ways LA-SF). Dont let your friends buy the line people dont ride Amtrak, people do. Reform is not the answer, full funding is!
Thanks for your help, let me know how this goes!
[email protected] or Whitehouse comment line (202) 456-1111
[email protected]
your senators???
your representative???
I am challenging each and every one of you to have 10 of your friends call or email their Senators, Representatives, and Mr. Bush. Have them simply state they want Amtrak to maintain nationwide service. Everyone I've approached on this subject has been more then happy to help out. To make it easy for them get the email address's and phone numbers in advance. Tell them about www.narprail.org or www.saveamtrak.org which explain the situation. Get people excited about trains!
I'm an airline pilot by trade, but I ride long distance trains every 6 weeks or so. Comparing the two modes of transporation is like apples and oranges. We need both modes now more then ever. Amtrak's having one of its best years ever, I saw first hand experience of that this past week when I road the Coast Starlight (sold out both ways LA-SF). Dont let your friends buy the line people dont ride Amtrak, people do. Reform is not the answer, full funding is!
Thanks for your help, let me know how this goes!
[email protected] or Whitehouse comment line (202) 456-1111
[email protected]
your senators???
your representative???