RURAL COMMUNITIES REQUEST HELP
The attached article is from a rural community where the current rail carrier has ceased to do business, due to the lack of interest on the rail carrier's part.  Where to Help

More Abandonments Filed
Kansas Rail Users Group was formed by shippers and concerned  citizens to preserve and ensure quality rail service. 

Recent News Articles:
Group to seek moratorium on abandonment
Request for moratorium on abandonment
Country roads under stress - when rail lines are abandon 
CKR's Image problem

There is hope! - Other states are saving their rail lines through either state purchase or third parties.  Please click here to read about an STB filing where UP had abandon a line.  Why not in Kansas?

Observation:
Kansas is not alone in its quest for controlling abandonments, please click here to read about Kansas's neighbor to the west.  After reading this article, and considering all the articles outlined here on KRUG - do you think that the STB should put the 'brakes' on abandonments until better solutions are found?   Please email us and let us know.

HELP!  
Does anyone out there know if their state has a rail plan?  Originally there were federal funds available to help states 'rail-bank'.  We at DepotNews are trying to get more information on rail-banking. Any support or enlightenment would be appreciated.

Why read about rail problems in Kansas?  Well, because these same issues will be coming to a rural community near you too!.  Also, if you happen to consume any type of breads, grains or beef - then eventually you will be affected.