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Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration’s Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering
The federal push to overhaul Amtrak operations is promising, but it must be done with care
Edward D'Amato
March 17, 2026
Friday Video: The Secret History of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service
...and what it means for new passenger rail service across America.
Streetsblog
December 18, 2025
Op-Ed: The Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific Merger Is Wrong for Rail
This advocacy organization argues it's time to reject Wall Street's massive power grab and re-nationalize America's rails — before it's too late.
Public Rail Now
October 27, 2025
Friday Video: Amtrak Is Way More Successful Than You Think
Why do so many people still treat Amtrak as a failure — and what would it take to deliver the rail investment that American riders deserve?
October 23, 2025
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment?
We brought in an expert to unpack some of the biggest rail headlines of the day — and a few you might have missed.
August 11, 2025
Opinion: What Was Amtrak Thinking With These Layoffs?
"These cuts have the potential to undermine billions of dollars’ worth of long-term recapitalization efforts, just to save millions in its operating budget," the president of the National Rail Passengers Association argues — and the public deserves ans...
Jim Mathews
May 12, 2025
Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out?
"We hope that Duffy’s announcement isn’t an ideologically driven decision to turn [Texas' critical high-speed rail project] over to the 'free market' and a prayer."
Jim Mathews
April 16, 2025
A Faster Future: Unbreaking Passenger Rail to Deliver the Rapid Service We Need
A report set to be released this week by the Marron Institute at New York University offers ways to break the intercity rail logjam in America.
Nolan Hicks
March 30, 2025
Amtrak CEO’s Ouster Makes the Grassroots Fight For Rail More Urgent
"For all of our sakes, let’s hope against hope that whoever sits in that seat next believes in the mission of a nationwide network of passenger-rail service."
Jim Mathews
March 25, 2025
Op-Ed: Elon Musk Is Wrong About Amtrak
No, America should not privatize Amtrak "like China." But we could learn a thing or two from their rail success. (Spoiler: it's largely state-funded.)
Jim Mathews
March 10, 2025
