Railroads

The much-maligned rail system is being reconsidered, as gas prices and environmental awareness send people looking for solutions. But can Amtrak step up to the plate?

GOOD Magazine sends a reporter across country on Amtrak to give a riders-eye view of the system.

Humboldt's port shows promise, but would require massive investment. Goldman Sachs expresses an interest, surprising locals.

Freight trains already face serious traffic on the nation's network of rails. If nothing is done, insiders project disaster in the near future.