Amtrak

Making Amtrak A National Priority

With ridership up nationwide, the next president should start getting serious about investing in passenger rail service, argues a recent column.

20 May 2008 - 12:00pm

The Boston Globe

Nate Berg

There's a National Train Day? In America?

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 08:51

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Amtrak Train 715. We're expecting a smooth ride today and should be moving along right on time," said the voice of the train conductor over the loudspeaker. He then continued, "And thanks for joining us for National Train Day". The loudspeaker then turned off, and was followed instantly by the voice of an incredulous woman a few rows behind who said "What?"

Kunstler: Passenger Rail Only Way to Avoid a Transportation Crisis

As airlines go bankrupt and gasoline prices climb upwards, James Howard Kunstler wonders why passenger rail continues to fall off the political radar.

23 April 2008 - 1:00pm

James Howard Kunstler's Blog