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Re: First Passenger Train Departing The Boardwalk To Davenport On October 9th
Author: wsabo
Date: 09-14-2012 - 06:04

I remember that when passenger trains were regulated by the state P.U.C. and the railroads wanted to run some kind of special train for elected officials they would create a special one day only round trip fare of about $1 that was only valid on the special train and tickets were never offered to the general public.

I wonder how Oeration Lifesaver can run a special train and invite elected guests.

I know UP ran a special train from Stockton to San Jose many years ago and invited a lot of government people.

Also there was a special talgo train from SF to Monterey in the 90's to promote service to Monterey.

I don't know how those deals were arrainged but I don't think anyone was ever prosecuted.

Maybe elected officials can take those trips as long as they report them as gifts on their ethics disclosure forms

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