Would You Rather Ride the ShowMeMo or the Missouri Rail Blazer?

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When introducing a new something-or-other to the public, whether it be a sports stadium or a road, the name that you give it is of utmost importance. Trust me, I know this because I lived in Columbia during the "Paige Arena" phase...

Which is why I have to give props to Amtrack and MoDOT; they are giving us the opportunity to "Name the Train" for ourselves. (This may be the only positive thing that I ever say about MoDOT, so take note.) In honor of their 30th year of transporting Missourians on this state-supported passenger rail, they're renaming the train that travels between Kansas City and St. Louis.

You have until January 23 to go here and cast your vote in the contest. They're down to the top five choices, which were submitted by your fellow Missourians:

• Missouri Rail Blazer
• ShowMeMo
• Missouri River Runner
• River Cities Corridor
• Truman Service

Personally, I think that the Missouri Rail Blazer is the best of the lot. Either way, you have a couple of weeks left to help with the final renaming. What would you want to name that train?