If the government funded these Amtrak routes, 39 million more people would have rail access
A new study looks at adding 15 additional long-distance routes to Amtrak, which would expand access to 39 million Americans.
Daily Cardinal3 天
Full speed ahead for Amtrak’s Borealis
There are no current plans to reroute to Madison, but the success of this line may help Madison gain passenger rail access in ...
PLANetizen3 天
What the US Intercity Rail System Could Look Like
In a piece for Fast Company, Kristin Toussaint describes how 15 proposed new Amtrak routes could unlock rail travel for 39 million more Americans and serve over 60 new metro areas, as indicated in a ...
International Railway Journal9 天
FRA report recommends introducing 15 new Amtrak routes
An FRA report to the US Congress recommends introducing 15 new long-distance passenger routes at a cost ranging from $US ...
FRA submits final Long-Distance Service Study report to Congress
The FRA has submitted the final report of its Long-Distance Service Study to Congress, which will decide what happens next ...
Daily Reporter18 天
Amtrak’s Borealis line awarded $38.6 million to cover operating costs
In October, more than 100,000 passengers used the Borealis line, Amtrak officials said. Serve started in May 2024. “Since its launch back in May, the Borealis train has already proved to be an asset ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel20 天
Amtrak secures more than $38M in federal funding for Twin Cities Borealis line
Amtrak's new and popular Borealis line secured $38.6 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation, ensuring the route is fully funded for six years. The federal DOT’s ...
USA Today17 天
If you live in this US region, a train ride might be cheaper than a flight
Amtrak tickets are most likely to beat airfares on routes in the Northeast. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. For example, a round-trip ticket from New York to Boston ...