Includes Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada, Brightline, Rocky Mountaineer, and other carriers that operate intercity passenger rail services–both common-carrier & luxury.
What will passenger rail in America look like going forward? Jim Mathews, leader of the Rail Passengers Alliance (formerly the National Association of Railroad Passengers) shares his thoughts in an interview with Jared Brey of Governing Magazine. Read the full article here: What Does the Future of U.S. Passenger RailRead More →
Class I rail carrier BNSF and the State of Colorado have concluded a preliminary agreement to allow Colorado Connector–the new moniker for state-funded intercity passenger service radiating from Denver–trains to operate between Denver and Ft. Collins. This service will utilize BNSF’s Front Range Subdivision, extending for 74.4 miles north fromRead More →
Passenger rail operators serving Boston and New York City have taken steps to limit crowds using trains or traveling through key facilities during the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, owner of commuter rail services that utilize former New Haven, Boston & Albany/New York Central, andRead More →
Trains Magazine is reporting that Amtrak continues to have recurring equipment problems that produce train delays and cancellations. Their piece, linked below, provides a snapshot of what these problems look like and the impact on passengers. Link: Locomotive, equipment failures still plague Amtrak routes: Analysis – Trains For more onRead More →
One of All Things Trains’ “hometown” railroads is the former Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac route between Arlington (Crystal City) and Richmond, VA. While many of the long-distance passenger trains this line once handled, such as the Atlantic Coast Line’s Everglades and the Seaboard Air Lines’ Orange Blossom Special are nowRead More →
Yes, that is a bull on the tracks at Newark, NJ’s Penn Station…Read More →
Yes, we partied on CSX’s Executive Train. See our great pix here!Read More →
