Sen. Mann comments on Texas Legislature not funding Heartland Flyer

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, issued the following statement after the Texas Legislature did not fund its portion of the cost for the Heartland Flyer passenger train. Without the funding, the line will be suspended on or before Oct. 1.

“While it was disheartening to learn that the Texas legislature failed to fund their portion of the Heartland Flyer, I am not feeling defeated. There are still other options that can and need to be explored in order to secure the funding necessary to continue service. I am currently working with the Oklahoma City Chamber to identify a coalition of interested stakeholders to explore how we can secure funding and continue the Heartland Flyer train service.” – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City.

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For more information, contact:  Sen. Mark Mann at 405-590-4471 or Mark.Mann@oksenate.gov