The Piedmont Rail Coalition has sponsored four corridor-wide rail summits, held annually since 2007. We are grateful to the organizations and political jurisdictions that have participated in our summits, supported our events and joined our grassroots campaign for better rail alternatives for the US29 Corridor. Our success depends upon your support.
View the list of organizations and jurisdictions that have participated in our effort to bring better passenger rail to the US29 Corridor.
News from the 2011 Summit
Advocates calling for dedicated fund for passenger service. Charlottesville Tomorrow Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has ambitious plans to expand rail service across the commonwealth, but first the agency must find a way to secure money for day-to-day operations.
"The bottom line is that there is no dedicated funding, and the availability of operating funds is going to be a growing and serious challenge," said Trip Pollard, a senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center.
Pollard was one of several speakers at a legislative forum held Friday in Charlottesville to build support for continued public funds to support passenger trains. The event was sponsored by the Piedmont Rail Coaltion. ... Read more.
