Riding the rails 1,2,3..4 with Gov. Douglas.His train may have an engine at both ends .

1) Model Railroading Show March 2008  Gov. Jim Douglas cut the opening ribbon and then played with a few of the model trains at the Vermont Rails 2008 model railroad show at Champlain Valley Exposition .His wife, Dorothy looked on as Gov. Douglas tried out the remote control for the carnival train layout  

2) February 26, 2009 The Douglas administration last year proposed eliminating the Albany-to-Rutland train route and replacing it with an Amtrak-operated bus service. The budget-balancing plan sought to cut about $400,000 in Fiscal Year 2009 spending and save an additional $1.4 million in the 2010 budget.

3) March 23, 2009 Earlier this year Gov. Jim Douglas,  proposed cutting the state’s $1.4 million appropriation for operating the Ethan Allen Express.

4) Today  the Douglas train has changed tracks ………..

“The best way to develop and expand important high-speed and intercity rail systems to their greatest potential is by working in close coordination with our New England neighbors” said Vermont Governor Jim Douglas. “The health of New England’s economy and its environment is highly dependent on all states working together because of the proximity and interdependence of our major cities and towns. Establishing affordable, convenient, and well-coordinated rail connections throughout the entire northeast is a pre-requisite to ensuring our region’s future economic and environmental well being.”  

Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary David Dill. “Much progress has already been made, and everyone is committed to keeping the momentum rolling.”

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