Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Sets February Meeting Date
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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The Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) is meeting on February 11, 2025, in Washington, DC, to brainstorm ways to make passenger rail travel smoother and less complicated. This meeting affects anyone interested in better train service and aims to reduce conflicts between passenger and freight trains. Public comments are welcome until February 7, so get your ideas in and help shape the future of rail travel!
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