The Wichita City Council voted on a resolution Tuesday supporting the extension of Amtrak service. The vote was 7-0. Amtrak hasn’t had service in the city since 1979. The proposal would extend the Heartland Flyer from its current Oklahoma City service into Wichita and Newton, connecting passengers to the current Southwest Chief. “We are probably the closest we have been to seeing the return of Amtrak,” said council member Cindy Claycomb. Claycomb added that rail service is important for attracting young people and cited Wichita State University as an example.
Source: KSN-TV
