Amtrak
Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America
Mike Christensen on Amtrak’s expansion plans, the impact of the infrastructure bill and why things take so long to implement.
Media Critique: Labor Day Traffic Coverage Ignores Trains
Recent coverage of the Labor Day weekend travel crush fails to mention rail services.
Rail Reflections from the California Zephyr
"Train travel connects you with your surroundings in a way that flying over states or driving in an individual car cannot."
Amtrak’s New Chicago-Twin Cities Service Saw Strong Ridership in its First Month
Streetsblog recently took a ride on the new route to the Wisconsin Dells and back. Here's what we experienced.
Commentary: Will California Ever Go All-in on Intercity Rail?
Some thoughts and takeaways from my recent odysseys with Amtrak.
Northern delights: Amtrak’s new Borealis Chicago – Twin Cities service launches May 21
The Borealis will offer earlier arrival to Minneapolis-St. Paul, later departure.
Cleveland: a Target of Rail Competitors?
Amtrak and Brightline may be poised to compete for routes — and real estate — in Ohio. Could other states end up in the same position soon?
Review: Amtrak California Passengers are Starving for New Trains
A look at Amtrak's new 'Venture' car rolling stock on the train that runs between Oakland and Bakersfield.
Latest White House Grants Show Promise for a Real Interstate Rail System
It's more than just high speed rail.
Feds Announce $16.4 Billion for Northeast Corridor Passenger Rail Projects
On Monday morning, Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that they would finance over two dozen infrastructure upgrades that will enable faster, more frequent, and more reliable service along the Northeast Corridor rail lines between Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.
