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Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.
December 27, 2021
The Infrastructure Bill: What’s In It For Us?
President Biden's $1.2-trillion "infrastructure" bill passed the House late on Friday evening and was hailed by a POTUS needing a win as a “once-in-a-generation investment.” But what's really in it?
November 7, 2021
California Needs to Up its Train Game
San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner--new umbrella group wants to promote state's model of operating trains. How about Japan or France instead?
October 22, 2021
OPINION: Biden Should Link Gateway Program and Climate Goals
The $30-billion Northeast Corridor investment could force the integration of regional rail — and lead to much less driving and flying.
September 10, 2021
Take Amtrak to the Newest National Park
...But car-free tourists aren't getting much help from Amtrak and others in the New River Gorge region. A retired pharmacist and Streetsblog are trying to change that.
August 23, 2021
Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions
June 16, 2021
How To Get Young Riders on Intercity Rail
Why doesn’t Amtrak offer a discounted rail pass for youth?
April 23, 2021
Commentary: California Needs a Night Train Now
April 14, 2021
Why Biden Is Right to Think Beyond the DOT in His Infrastructure Package
Opponents of President Biden's infrastructure plan ignore that "transportation infrastructure" must include tackling our frayed social safety nets and our broken street designs.
April 12, 2021
Taking an Amtrak + bike camping trip during the time of the coronavirus
April 5, 2021
