The only ones catching these trains now are the weeds. Once among America’s speediest, high-powered traveling machines, seven Rohr Turboliners in various states of decay and refurbishment sit idle at rail yards in Glenville and in Delaware. Article
Three authors who do not claim experience concerning passenger railroading in the United States, or advocacy for same, have joined forces to present a 220-page history of Amtrak; from the situation before it began, through its origin and early days, …
There is at least one technology in America, however, that is worse now than it was in the early 20th century: the train. Article Link
50 years since Amtrak was founded, the United States’ federally-owned passenger operator is arguably at the most exciting juncture in its history. William Flynn, Amtrak President and CEO, presented the company’s ambitious plans for growth and development to International Railway …
“America’s Railroad” recently released a map showing the services it would like to offer by 2035; 14 years from now. As planning frontiers go, that is not a very long time. For us seniors, who remember the entire Amtrak era, …
Anyway, before I get too far off track back to that forlorn train whistle. It’s a haunting sound whether I hear it during the day or late at night. Dozens of songs have been written about trains. Article Link
