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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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Sanders steals Chastain's thunder

Posted by Justin Kendall on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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Two days before Clay Chastain's light rail campaign kickoff, Jackson County Exec Mike Sanders announced a regional commuter rail plan that would run from Kansas City International Airport to Union Station and the 'burbs. Hmm. Sounds a bit familiar.

The Kansas City Star breaks down the details of the 144-mile, $1.03 billion plan.

Sanders said the rail plan could be

operational in two years after money becomes available. It would use

diesel-powered commuter railcars that could travel faster and more

cheaply than light rail, which can cost $70 million per mile. Union

Station would be the system's hub.

The Star managed to avoid any mention of Chastain, whose next attempt begins at Union Station Wednesday at noon.

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