There have been many plans for the restoration of commuter rail in this area, most recently a plan that will link Toledo to Detroit and Ann Arbor. Passenger train equipment may already be available for restoration of the Detroit -Ann Arbor train on the Michigan Central line. We are at a time when concern about the environment is increasing. Will advocate for commuter rail stress the reduction in emission that would be achieved by an efficient commuter rail network such as those established recently in Toronto, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles?