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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 10, 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 1, 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
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January 24, 2024
Latest White House Grants Show Promise for a Real Interstate Rail System
It's more than just high speed rail.
December 11, 2023
GOP Appropriations Bill Would Slash Transit Funding and Key Safety Policies
Here's what's on the chopping block — and why advocates are staying optimistic.
July 21, 2023
GOP Seeks Massive Cuts to Amtrak
More hurdles ahead for rail transit in FY24 after debt ceiling scare.
John Besche
July 17, 2023
