Rail Expansion

Downeaster train in Maine

What States Can Learn From the Success of Maine's Downeaster Train

As Amtrak gears up to plan expansion projects supported by new federal funding, states can take some advocacy lessons from Maine's popular Downeaster train.

December 20, 2021 - Governing

Regional Transit

S.F. Bay Area's Caltrain Proposes Major Expansion

The agency wants to increase service and extend its infrastructure to move Caltrain from a commuter rail system to an integrated urban transit network.

August 8, 2019 - The Mercury News

Atlanta Subway

Younger, Low Income, Minority Voters Favored Transit in MARTA Referendum

New maps show demographic trends in voting after a March special election to expand MARTA in the Atlanta region.

April 30, 2019 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Orlando Rail Transit

Orlando SunRail Opens Southern Expansion

SunRail's new expansion includes four new stations, stretching down to Poinciana in Osceola County.

August 16, 2018 - Global Rail News

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