Sanders steals Chastain's thunder

By Justin Kendall in News

Tue., Oct. 13 2009 @ 11:00AM

Mike Sanders

Two days before Clay Chastain's light rail campaign kickoff, Jackson County Exec Mike Sanders announced a regional commuter rail plan that would run from Kansas City International Airport to Union Station and the 'burbs. Hmm. Sounds a bit familiar.

The Kansas City Star breaks down the details of the 144-mile, $1.03 billion plan.

Sanders said the rail plan could be operational in two years after money becomes available. It would use diesel-powered commuter railcars that could travel faster and more cheaply than light rail, which can cost $70 million per mile. Union Station would be the system's hub.

The Star managed to avoid any mention of Chastain, whose next attempt begins at Union Station Wednesday at noon.