Trains
Portland gathers to pay respects to the last of its original light rail cars
The TriMet agency has fully replaced its aging fleet of Type 1 cars.
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.
Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations
Riders can currently travel up to 79 miles between San Francisco and Gilroy, California.
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.
Miami Considers Airport-to-Port Train to Ease Cruise Ship Traffic
Miami’s port is one of the world’s busiest cruise ship terminals.
Mamdani Budget Funds Queensway, Dimming Hope for Reactivated Long Island Rail
Supporters of a proposed rail extension say building the elevated park as proposed would make it harder to bring trains back to this part of Queens.
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.
Caltrain Outlaws Cargo Bikes, Child Seats as Demand Overwhelms Bike Cars
Around 20 percent of Caltrain passengers use a bike to get to or from stations.
FRA Wants to Split Amtrak in 3, Sparking Privatization Fears
A proposal to restructure the rail agency could streamline accountability — or add more bureaucracy.
Judge Unfreezes NYC-to-NJ Gateway Tunnel Funds
Work on a new portion of the New York-to-New Jersey train tunnel was scheduled to halt last Friday if federal funds were not released.
January Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles From Last Month
New York and New Jersey enact new tenant protections, Brightline West announces an opening date, and could a Nevada law have killed tens of thousands of trees?
Amtrak to Resume NYC-to-Albany Service After Pressure From Gov. Hochul
Amtrak suspended most service between New York City and the state capital last May as part of work on a project to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy.
NYC-NJ Gateway Tunnel Project to Stop Work Next Week if DOT Doesn’t Release Funding
The federal government hasn’t released funding frozen during last October’s government shutdown.
Planning Trends for 2026: States and Cities Take Initiative, Passenger Rail Gains Steam, and the Costs of AI Revealed
With federal funding for everything from transportation projects to housing assistance under threat, city and state governments are poised to take a stronger role in building strong, resilient local economies and public services.
Why the First 3 Months of 2026 Will Decide the Future of US Passenger Rail
Three events likely to occur in the first 90 days of the year will have major impacts on U.S. train travel.
California’s Brightline West High-Speed Rail Announces 2029 Completion Date
The Las Vegas-to-Southern California rail line was originally slated to open for service in time for the 2028 Olympics.
Baltimore Metro Receives First of 78 Japanese Bullet Train Cars
The first six cars are part of the system’s first major equipment overhaul since 1983.
Brightline’s Bond Rating Lowered to ‘Junk’ Status as Debt Mounts Despite High Ridership
The high-speed rail operator faces a $1.2 billion debt load and has never turned a profit since it launched in 2017.
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.
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University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
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