Amtrak

Riding Amtrak Across the U.S.

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

June 18, 2008 - GOOD Magazine

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.

May 20, 2008 - The Boston Globe

There's a National Train Day? In America?

"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?"

May 13, 2008 - Nate Berg

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.

April 23, 2008 - James Howard Kunstler's Blog

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