Honourable Forum:
Hooray! What ecologists (not to mention other scientists) need is
more cross-fertilization of disciplines, especially railroaders (npi)
and other industry and commerce people and their special knowledge. I
have met some real sensitive-to-ecosystems bulldozer operators.
I
to train fare.
Bill Silvert
- Original Message -
From: Tom Schweich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 5:35 AM
Subject: Ecology of Passenger Train Investment Dollars, was: Re: Skipping
meetings
I've ridden trains
in Europe, including commuter
be
very
low compared to train fare.
Bill Silvert
- Original Message -
From: Tom Schweich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 5:35 AM
Subject: Ecology of Passenger Train Investment Dollars, was: Re: Skipping
meetings
I've ridden trains
To avoid apparent conflict of interest, I disclose that I worked for a
railroad for a 27 years. However, the question of passenger service
quality has to do with money, or lack thereof. We, in the US, choose
not to invest in the rail infrastructure necessary to provide a pleasant
passenger