Amtrak
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."
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.)
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."
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.
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.
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.
Media Critique: Labor Day Traffic Coverage Ignores Trains
Recent coverage of the Labor Day weekend travel crush fails to mention rail services
Commentary: Will California Ever Go All-in on Intercity Rail?
Some thoughts and takeaways from my recent odysseys with Amtrak
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
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
