I looked at a calendar and realized

this is a weirdo year in which (Western) Easter is early and Passover (and, perforce, Orthodox Easter) is late.

Actually I'm not entirely sure which Orthodox churches have determined that Easter must fall after Passover. Is it all of them? Or only some of them? Well, whichever ones they are, they're having their Easter in May!

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is conducting an Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study to evaluate the restoration of daily long-distance intercity rail passenger service and the potential for new Amtrak long-distance routes. This study will ultimately create a long-term vision for long-distance passenger rail service and identify capital projects and funding needed to implement that vision. The initial proposal would add 15 long-distance routes, serving 61 additional metropolitan areas to create a true national network.

The FRA is seeking public input by Friday, March 8. After public comment, the FRA will make capital and operating cost estimates, and make recommendations to Congress.

You can read about the study here, read the High Speed Rail Alliance's reaction here, and comment on it here.