#passenger-rail

#passenger-rail

Amtrak's new Airo trains enhance passenger experience with improved comfort and accessibility features as part of broad modernization efforts.

Lunatrain is developing a night train network in North America for comfortable long-distance travel.

The service will feature modern amenities, making overnight travel efficient and restful.

Most Amtrak ridership comes from state-supported, short-distance trips rather than long-distance routes.

Long-distance trains create a diverse public space that connects various communities.

The U.S. lacks comprehensive long-distance passenger rail service compared to other countries.

A Federal Railroad Administration study suggests adding 15 new Amtrak routes.

The proposed expansion could connect previously isolated regions, serving 39 million additional people.

Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.

Rep. Webster's belief in reducing Amtrak support contradicts the heavy federal subsidies for highways, impacting passenger rail viability.

America was once a pioneer in passenger rail, but its legacy has diminished over the decades.

The $66 billion funding for passenger rail is exciting but slow to implement due to federal oversight challenges.

Amtrak's CEO Stephen Gardner was abruptly dismissed as part of a broader political purge orchestrated by the White House.