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Posted Wed, Mar 14, 2:31 p.m.
We launched the Cascadia Center in 1993 with a grant from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, dues and memberships from local governments, citizens and businesses. Our primary goal was - and is - to encourage greater cooperation on transportation and sustainable development issues on Cascadia's "Main Street" from Vancouver, B.C. ...
MOREPosted Wed, Mar 14, 11:39 a.m.
The Cascadia Center supports Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU's) train sets because (like the old Budd cars) they are self propelled ( no loud locomotive) carry as many riders as commuter and Amtrak intercity trains and are cheaper to staff than long distance trains. The latest models can burn biofuels, carry ...
MOREPosted Wed, Aug 17, 1:13 p.m.
Glad to hear Secretary Hammond is upbeat on expanding train service to Vancouver BC. A midday third round trip would help ridership. Now we need to convince President Obama and Prime Minister Harper to implement the same pre clearance regime that is done for airport passengers in Vancouver. This would ...
MOREPosted Fri, Jul 29, 6:38 p.m.
Some clarification on the piece. Our report should not be construed as a choice between increased passenger or increased freight. As the author said we did not address future freight activity - only the trains operating today. BNSF Railway was very cooperative in providing current information. Obviously, any significant increase ...
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