(Source: Lawrence Journal-World, August 2, 2018)
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Millions of dollars could be on the way to help maintain the Amtrak train route that serves Lawrence. Because of maintenance needs, Amtrak is considering changes to the approximately 2,300-mile Southwest Chief passenger route, including discontinuing a portion of the route and replacing it with bus service. A bill passed this week by the U.S. Senate would provide $50 million for track maintenance and other safety improvements for the Southwest Chief, as well as other requirements to ensure the continuity of the route in the near future.
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