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DecemberWSDOT adds 29 rail cars to Washington Grain Train Amtrak Cascades adds four more trains for Christmas weekPaula Hammond elected chair of national rail coalition Washington state awarded additional federal high-speed rail funds NovemberAmtrak Cascades adds 11 more trains for busy Thanksgiving travel week Community invited to discuss plans for rail through Lakewood OctoberMore funding for Washington high speed rail improvements Record ridership shows Amtrak Cascades growing more popular by the monthAmtrak Cascades getaway promotions extended through October SeptemberWashington state working to keep second Amtrak Cascades train service to Vancouver, B.C.Hammond: Washington state ready to invest federal dollars in roads, rails, runwaysRail projects to promote economic development, improve mobility Agreement expected to lead to improved Amtrak Cascades serviceAugustPartnership credited with second Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver, B.C. reaching one-year mark with soaring ridership and high demandWashington applies for $80 million in additional High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grantsJulyAmtrak Cascades continues with record ridership growth in 2010MayWSDOT announces plan to review environmental studies for Point Defiance high speed rail projectApril Amtrak Cascades starts 2010 with record ridership growthWSDOT calls for capital freight rail projects that advance economic development MarchB.C., Washington State Improve Cross-Border TravelWSDOT proposes ready-to-build high-speed rail project list, waits for Federal Railroad Administration’s final approval to beginFebruaryAmtrak Cascades finishes 10th year with strong ridership and improved on-time performanceJanuaryGov. Gregoire unveils $590 million grant to Washington for high speed intercity passenger railWashington State 2010-2030 Freight Rail Plan identifies statewide freight rail needs20092008