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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

Brightline’s Shocking Safety Numbers in Florida Are Part of a Bigger Problem: Rail Advocates

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.

June 20, 2025