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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."

October 25, 2024

Friday Video: Experience 40 Blissful Hours in an Amtrak Sleeper Car in Just 29 Minutes

Ever wondered what it's really like to take that cross country train trip you've always dreamed of? Travel journalist Sojourner White has you covered.

September 27, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America

Mike Christensen on Amtrak’s expansion plans, the impact of the infrastructure bill and why things take so long to implement.

September 12, 2024

Antioch Amtrak Station May Go Away

A "whistle-stop tour" and protest this Saturday will call attention to the decision (with a fun day out), and the SJJPA will hold a board meeting on September 20 to hear public comment. Maybe for the first time.

September 11, 2024

Media Critique: Labor Day Traffic Coverage Ignores Trains

Recent coverage of the Labor Day weekend travel crush fails to mention rail services

August 30, 2024

Commentary: Will California Ever Go All-in on Intercity Rail?

Some thoughts and takeaways from my recent odysseys with Amtrak

May 29, 2024

Review: Amtrak California Passengers are Starving for New Trains

A look at Amtrak's new 'Venture' car rolling stock on the train that runs between Oakland and Bakersfield

February 2, 2024

Caltrans Issues Emergency Declaration for Orange County Rail

An emergency declaration means money can be allocated right away, but it's only a temporary solution to a problem that's been coming for a long time

February 2, 2024

Southern California Regional Rail is in Trouble. A New, Unified Regional Rail Agency is Needed to Save it

Not only is SoCal’s regional rail falling off a literal cliff, but it’s also facing a fiscal one The post Southern California Regional Rail is in Trouble. A New, Unified Regional Rail Agency is Needed to Save it appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

January 25, 2024