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High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.

A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.

The Texas Tribune

No longer living 'hand to mouth,' Amtrak is setting ridership records

Ridership increased by 15% over 2023.

Fortune

'Amtrak Joe' Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major African rail project

President Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains in the waning days of his presidency thousands of miles from home

The Independent UK

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Graduate students explore America’s polarized landscape via train in this course

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation

The Best of Reason: Abolish Amtrak, the FDA, and the TSA

In the Abolish Everything issue, Reason writers make the case for ending Amtrak, the FDA, the TSA, and everything else.

Reason

Abolish Amtrak

Why should the federal government run a transportation corporation?

Reason

Disruptions to Amtrak service continue after fire near tracks in New York City

Disruptions to Amtrak service on the Northeast corridor are continuing due to a fire near a train route in New York City

The Independent UK

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Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars - Roll Call

Republicans’ incoming Senate majority could stall an effort to boost transportation and infrastructure spending.

Roll Call

I rode Amtrak in coach for 46 hours from Chicago to Miami. Here’s why it's worth it

Trains are not the easiest, quickest or most reliable way to travel across the country. Why hasn't America's love of trains faded? Why the excitement about the inaugural run of the Floridian train on Nov. 10?

Chicago Sun-Times

Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide

The federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of the money going to smaller railroads

The Independent UK

America’s quietest train station revealed - with only 247 passengers last year

These are the least used Amtrak train stations across the USA

The Independent UK

Yes, Australia could have high-speed rail — let’s stop propping up the polluting aviation industry

‘Rail infrastructure is subsidised because of the outsize benefits it brings to citizens. China, Europe and Japan have all understood this.’

Crikey

Our 'van life' dream failed, so we tried to make surfing and cycle touring compatible — this is what happened

If cycle touring teaches anything, it is that life rarely goes according to plan, as Isobel Duxfield found out when riding what soon become a pedal-propelled sail around the Pacific Coast

Cycling Weekly

Amtrak Under Investigation After Disabled Woman Allegedly Kicked Off Train, Charged Extra for Wheelchair and Service Dog

An Iowa woman with multiple sclerosis alleges that Amtrak kicked her off the train and tried to charge more for her wheelchair and service animal.

Latin Times

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Roll Call

Amtrak botched planning on $6 billion tunnel project, watchdog says - Roll Call

Amtrak’s struggle to manage planning led to delays for a key passenger rail tunnel project that received federal funding, a report found.

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Hurricane Helene Disrupts Travel And Delivery Services Across States

Hurricane Helene disrupts travel and delivery services in multiple states, impacting Amtrak, UPS, and FedEx operations.

The Street

There will soon be a train from Chicago to Miami

Amtrak announced a major route expansion.

The Guardian - UK

Volunteering at music festivals supported my post-retirement trip to the US and Canada

Working in exchange for tickets from Vancouver to Texas was an ideal way for a 60-year-old solo traveller to find friends, fun and an instant community

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The Conversation

Students ride the rails in this course to learn about sustainability and tourism

Amtrak Tourism: Trains, Cities and Sustainability

Kiplinger

Free NJ Transit Rides: Fare Holiday Through Labor Day

NJ Transit riders are not required to purchase or present tickets to travel from August 26 through September 2, 2024.

Reason

Thank God It's Over

Plus: Harris/Walz camo hats are not for rednecks, mobility vs. density, and more...

Roll Call

Post-Roe, Illinois becomes haven for abortion access - Roll Call

In the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision, a small town in Illinois has become a go-to location for those seeking reproductive care.

The Conversation

Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

Summer 2024’s record heat is creating problems for transportation infrastructure, from roads to rails.

The Independent UK

Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak

The federal government alleges in a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern that the railroad has been causing chronic delays for Amtrak between New York and New Orleans by forcing the passenger trains to wait while its massive freight trains pass

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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern For Train Delays

Legal actions against Norfolk Southern for delaying Amtrak trains and hazardous chemical release in East Palestine.

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