Passenger Rail
Amtrak unveils proposal to restructure, split into 3 divisions
Agency officials say the new structure would offer more transparency and accountability.
California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network
The agreement aims to create an interconnected high-speed rail network and bring down the cost of construction.
Why are America's trains so slow?
A brief historical inquiry.
Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor
Passengers can buy $10-30 tickets for overnight trips between all Northeast Corridor destinations.
Miami-Dade budget proposes draining rail fund, bus service cuts
The county mayor says the diversion of rail funds is necessary to prevent deeper service cuts.
Colorado unveils fox mascot, branding for 'CoCo' high-speed rail
The new Denver-to-Fort Collins train is expected to begin service in 2029.
Texas DOT report outlines options for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio
Amtrak currently operates just one trip per day between the two cities.
Who owns US railroad tracks?
Nearly three-quarters of Amtrak's trains operate on tracks owned by private companies. What does this mean for U.S. passenger rail?
Rail advocates: BUILD America 250 Act could slash railway funding by 80%
Leaving rail funding up to annual appropriations threatens to drastically limit its reliability and effectiveness.
New Penn Station design won't move Madison Square Garden
Amtrak and federal officials agreed on a new plan for the station's redesign that may be largely funded by the federal government.
New federal insurance law could kill US passenger rail within weeks
Passenger rail agencies will be required to acquire roughly $400 million in excess liability insurance.
Amtrak may loosen its rules on bringing guns on board
A proposed rule change could allow passengers to bring weapons onto all trains, rather than just the few long-haul lines that allow them currently.
Huntsville wants to be a key Southern player in intercity rail
The Alabama city is commissioning a study to assess the potential for 'Amtrak-like' connections to Nashville, Atlanta, and other Southern cities.
Trump budget slashes passenger rail funding by 82%
The White House's proposed FY2027 budget makes drastic cuts to public transit and eliminates high-speed rail funding altogether.
Colorado announces new train between Denver and Fort Collins
The plan requires an agreement with BNSF, which owns the tracks, and Amtrak, which will likely operate the service.
Officials in talks to build train from Tucson to Mexico border
When complete, Mexico's growing rail system will reach across 3,000 kilometers in 24 states.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train ‘blows away’ ridership expectations
The line brought back rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.
LA Metro Greenlights South Bay Light Rail Extension
When complete, the K Line extension will offer a 19-minute ride from Torrance to LAX.
California High-Speed Rail Slashes $1.7B From 2026 Budget
The CHSRA plans to complete the Central Valley segment of the line and begin revenue service as soon as possible.
FRA Wants to Split Amtrak in 3, Sparking Privatization Fears
A proposal to restructure the rail agency could streamline accountability — or add more bureaucracy.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
