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. . .Central Mississippi will have some of the best rail connections in the country.<br />
our report will provide Congress with a realistic plan to<br />
re-establish service that makes sense for all involved.<br />
Both of our long distance train initiatives directly<br />
impact <strong>Rankin</strong> County. The I-20 corridor project<br />
would give us one seat service to Dallas/Ft. Worth<br />
and to Atlanta, along with Washington D.C. and<br />
New York. The New Orleans/Orlando train would be<br />
an extension of the City of New Orleans, currently<br />
serving Jackson. A one seat, or sleeper, ride from<br />
Jackson to the Magic Kingdom, or the Mississippi<br />
Coast would be a great way to start a vacation.<br />
This is an effort that Mississippi is leading. When I<br />
have met with mayors from Ft. Worth to Jacksonville,<br />
it has brought me great pleasure to be able to say that<br />
this effort began with, and would not be possible<br />
without, the leadership and urging of Governor<br />
Bryant and Senators Wicker and Cochran. When we<br />
are successful in bringing these projects to fruition,<br />
Central Mississippi will have some of the best rail<br />
connections in the country. We look forward to being<br />
able to bring our inspection train to <strong>Rankin</strong> County so<br />
you too can enjoy the fun and excitement and look<br />
forward to the day we can all say “Y’all Aboard!”<br />
Many photographs, news stories, and videos<br />
are available at www.southernrailcommission.org.<br />
These tell a much more complete story of who we<br />
are and what we are doing to promote passenger<br />
rail options.<br />
Knox Ross<br />
Mayor,<br />
Town of Pelahatchie<br />
<strong>Hometown</strong> <strong>Rankin</strong> • 39
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