Amtrak’s Plan to Connect the U.S.
50 years since Amtrak was founded, the United States’ federally-owned passenger operator is arguably at the …
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Amtrak 2035 Map: Hopes and Challenges
“America’s Railroad” recently released a map showing the services it would like to offer by 2035; …
Train Whistles Stir Memories
Anyway, before I get too far off track back to that forlorn train whistle. It’s a …
Innovation Is the Antidote
The recent interesting piece titled “PSR: Can We Please Be Honest Here?” encapsulates perfectly what seems to be …
Biden’s Executive Order Acknowledges Passenger Rail’s Biggest Problem
“The root of the freight-passenger mixing issue lies not in some nefarious desire on the part …
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11 Fast Facts about AMTRAK
It’s been 50 years since Congress established the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to salvage the nation’s …
11 Fast Facts about AMTRAK
The first Amtrak train was a Clocker that left New York City for Philadelphia shortly after …
A Newly Digitized Menu Collection Shows Off America’s Lost Railroad Cuisine
Once, Americans rode the rails for charbroiled steak, golden French toast, and prunes. Article
Amtrak’s New High-Speed Trains
Beyond their new look and carbon-friendly features, these new trains also come with some additional perks …
Minnesota Funding for Second Train to Chicago Thwarted
Supporters of a proposed second round-trip train between the Twin Cities and Chicago are determined to …
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