If Brownback becomes governor, which is about as likely as wind in Kansas, it doesn't look like he'll push for extension of the amtrak line from Oklahoma to KC, which would pass through Ark City.
Not surprising, considering that it would take major investment from the state and federal funding get this rolling. Brownback's fiscal conservatism prevents him from embracing government investment/spending for something like this.
I don't think the rail project is going to get much energy as long as the budget and economic troubles dominate the discussion in Topeka. But a study has shown that it would pay off in economic development, and there is also a certain value-added identity that having passenger rail would bring to Kansas. It appeals to both nostalgia and green-minded travelers.
Again, it would be nice if our area reps - Kasha Kelley and Steve Abrams - would throw their weight behind it as a benefit to Ark City and Cowley County.
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