NH Commuter Rail

The Tampa Tribune, a Florida news paper, is advocating for more train service, not only in their own state, but nationially as well.

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown of Jacksonville, head of a House subcommittee on railroads, pipelines and hazardous materials, says California, Texas and Illinois are already lining up for rail projects.

Unless the governor and Legislature take the lead fast, she warns that Florida “might be left in the dust.”

Florida needs a rail network that links every major city and international airport, plus bus lines that tie every mid-sized city to the system. It is essential that it immediately find a way to offer regular rail service between Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami.

The big crowds suddenly showing up at Florida train stations are strong evidence that travelers know something most politicians in Tallahassee don’t. For safe, inexpensive travel, you can’t beat a train.

It is a very good read. This article serves as yet another example that the rest of the nation realizes that train service is vital to our future, and that New Hampshire needs to hop on board. Click here to read the rest.

-Brian Doherty