Shortly after the commission determined that we would run the railroad ourselves, as opposed to leasing it out or entering into a management contract we developed a plan to achieve self sufficiency.
The plan is based on: a steady level of state funding until the track upgrade program is completed, the passenger car upgrade is completed, as well as a steady increase in ridership, and a steady increase in revenue.
If we can achieve these goals we will require only state funding of the "commission" after FY 2023. We are now five years into the plan and on "track" to complete it on time.
You can all help by continuing to ride the railroad and convincing your friends to come and ride as well.
John Bush