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Archive -- Heartland Flyer 20th Anniversary Celebration In Oklahoma City
Date
Friday, June 14, 2019 7:45 AM Friday, June 14, 2019 8:25 AM
Location
Oklahoma City Amtrak Station 100 South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard Oklahoma City OK 73102
Celebrate the Heartland Flyer's 20th Anniversary
At The Oklahoma City Amtrak Station - Friday, June 14th - Starting At 7:45am and Concluding Upon The Departure of Train #821 at 8:25am
The Oklahoma City Event Will Include:
- ODOT Secretary Tim Gatz
- TxDOT Rail Director Peter Espy
- Rail Passengers Association Chairman Peter LeCody
Featured will be Katie Moore and her family. Twenty years ago, at age 11, Katie suggested the Heartland Flyer name for our train.
A Similar Event Will Be Held Upon The Arrival of Train #821 Into Fort Worth At Approximately 12:30pm
"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."
Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief