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Gulf Coast Parties Seek More Time To Work Out A Deal
August 24, 2022
All the warring parties in the dispute over bringing Amtrak service back to the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile today asked the Surface Transportation Board for another 30-day extension for mediation.
Given that it’s a joint motion from everyone in the dispute, it’s highly likely STB will grant the motion and extend the proceeding for another 30 days.
Under a previous order in June, the Board gave everyone involved until August 25 to file their final evidence in anticipation of a Board ruling while participating in additional mediation.
“The Parties all agree that an additional 30-day period of mediation would be productive as they seek to reach an amicable resolution of this matter,” the parties said in their joint motion today.
"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."
Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.
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