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Why BUILD America 250 Would Be Uniquely Bad For Passenger Rail
Congress' first draft of the new infrastructure law would be a massive step backwards for passenger rail, one advocacy group says — and not just because the last one raised the bar.
May 26, 2026
Train Tubers: a Talk with the YouTube’s Transit Warriors
The masters of transit YouTube discuss their efforts to get people interested in urbanism
April 24, 2026
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
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
Miami Herald Exposé on Brightline Grade-Crossing Danger: Wait Until They Hear About Cars
A story about Florida's "killer train" has rail advocates rattled — and pushing for a wider set of solutions.
July 20, 2025
Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan
“(Against Patchwork Framework) is not a specific proposal on where this funding should come from. It’s more about how we fund transit and how we allocate the money that we do have. In a post-pandemic reality, and a federal government that is not helpful, there’s still a lot we can do,” explains Adriana Rizzo.
The post Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan appeared first on Streetsblog California.
June 20, 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
More Money for Rail in California: US DOT Awards $279 Million
Department of Transportation grants are for improving safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.
The post More Money for Rail in California: US DOT Awards $279 Million appeared first on Streetsblog California.
October 29, 2024
Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve?
"In short, passenger rail serves everyone – even the people who don’t meet the profit margins of airlines and car manufacturers."
Lenny Zaleski
October 24, 2024
