The following are links to correspondence sent to and from "Fresno Area Residents for Rail Consolidation."

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FARRC President Ferdinandi's letter to Congressman George Radanovich requesting $20 Million if funding in order to begin environmental work for Fresno rail consolidation.

FEB 19, 2002

FARRC President Ferdinandi's letter to Fresno Mayor Alan Autry requesting a grant from the City of Fresno of $25,000 for the purpose of allowing FARRC to continue its work with the city, county, state and federal agencies to achieve full success

FEB 15, 2002

Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Gov. Gray Davis outlining FARRC's support of the recommendations by the City and County of Fresno as well as other Central Valley community groups for local representation on the HSR Board.

FEB 5, 2002

Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Rod Diridon, Chair of Calif High Speed Rail Authority outlining FARRC's support of the recommendation by the City and County of Fresno that Fresno be selected as the site for the proposed Central Valley high speed rail maintenance yard.

FEB 5, 2002

Chairman Ferdinandi's response to Deputy Chief Tom Frost of the Fresno Police Department concerning the serious nature of the delays experienced by the Department as a result of trains on the BNSF tracks during  November of 2001.

DEC 28, 2001

A letter to FARRC Charman Ferdinandi from Deputy Chief Tom Frost of the Fresno Police Department documenting the number of delays experienced by the Department as a result of trains on the BNSF tracks during  November of 2001.

DEC 18, 2001

Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Rod Diridon, Chair of Calif High Speed Rail Authority concerning Fresno Rail Consolidation, Multi-modal Depot & High Speed Rail coordination.

DEC 4, 2001

Chairman Ferdinandi responds to Calif State Senator Jim Costa's comments of slowing BNSF train speeds in the city limits of Fresno

DEC 3, 2001

A letter from Chair Ferdinandi responding to Congressman Cal Dooley''s letter of November 6, 2001 requesting his assistance in introducing legislation to obtain federal assistance in obtaining the $2 Million necessary for conducting the environmental study that will be necessary before beginning Fresno rail consolidation.

DEC 3, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's thank you letter to Ray Steele, Editor and Publisher of "The Fresno Bee"  regarding a meeting to discuss where Fresno Rail Consolidation is and where it is going. President Steele, Editor Jim Boren and the Bee support the effort.

NOV 21, 2001

Congresman Dooley's letter to FARRC Chair Ferdinandi reafirming his support and willingnesss to introduce rail consolidation legislation on the federal level.

NOV 6, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Louis Commer, Amtrak's  "California Corridor" Director,  requesting Amtrak to reduce the speeds of their trains while traveling through Fresno.

OCT 9, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Whitey Powell, BNSF's No Cal Superintendent of Opeartions concerning posible sollutions to Fresno's rail problems.

OCT 1, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to Dan Hobbs, Fresno City Manager outlining FARRC's support for Fresno's Application for Federal Empowerment Zone designation.

AUG 23, 2001

A letter from Assemblymember Sarah Reyes to FARRC Board member Ben Camarena out lining her support for Fresno rail consolidation.

AUG 9, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to the Fresno County Measure “C” Extension Steering Committee expressing FARRC's position.

JULY 27, 2001

FARRC Chairman Ferdinandi's letter to various  groups and people with recent "Breaking News" updates.  These updates are also available here on the website by clicking on the "Breaking News" button

June 26, 2001

Congressman George Radanovich's letter to Congressman Harold Rogers requesting assistance from the Committee on Appropriations in obtaining $150 million for Fresno Rail Consolidation.

April 4, 2001

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Chairman John Ferdinandi Jr's reply to Assemblyman Mike Briggs support letter.

Feb 12, 2001

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Letter from Assemblyman Mike Briggs to John Ferdinandi Jr., Chairman of FARRC outlining his plans and support for FARRC.

Feb 8, 2001

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 Newsletter from Assemblyan Mike Briggs with "Rail consolidation" update

Feb 7, 2001 

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Letter from Bart Bohn, District Director, Department of Transportation outlining Caltrans support for "Rail Consolidation"

Sep 28, 2000

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