Passenger Rail

Transportation Experts See Bright Future for Rail

Jeff McMahon explores the potential of passenger rail in coming years as automobiles and airplanes "become a little more obsolete."

March 21, 2012 - Forbes

Georgians Gung Ho for New Passenger Rail

Passenger rail used to connect Columbus, Georgia with Atlanta, but the tracks have been silent since 1970. Today, local leaders and activists are pushing for a restoration of train service to Atlanta from Macon, Athens and Columbus.

November 14, 2011 - The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Two Sides Connect in World's Longest Tunnel Project

The two ends of the Gotthard Base Tunnel beneath the Swiss Alps are on the verge of connecting, marking a major milestone in the construction of what will be the world's longest transportation tunnel.

October 18, 2010 - The New York Times

Rails to Trails, or Rails to Rails?

An unused right-of-way between Lansdale, PA and Bethlehem is being contested between those that want to return it to passenger rail service and those that want to turn it into a linear park.

January 29, 2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Reopened Passenger Train Reconnects Balkans

A passenger train line across the Balkans had been closed for 18 years. As it reopens and reconnects the region to the rest of Europe, there are signs of improved relations in the war-torn region.

January 12, 2010 - The New York Times

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