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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Amtrak's new trains will have bigger windows, comfier seats, and higher speeds

Amtrak's new Airo trains enhance passenger experience with improved comfort and accessibility features as part of broad modernization efforts.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
SF politics

Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn't Profitable - And That's Okay - Streetsblog USA

Rep. Webster's belief in reducing Amtrak support contradicts the heavy federal subsidies for highways, impacting passenger rail viability.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The one form of public transit Trump might support

America was once a pioneer in passenger rail, but its legacy has diminished over the decades.
fromStreetsblog
6 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

Privatizing Amtrak doesn't address core issues; the U.S. lacks modern infrastructure investment for competitive passenger rail.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
San Francisco

Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA

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.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Amtrak's new trains will have bigger windows, comfier seats, and higher speeds

Amtrak's new Airo trains enhance passenger experience with improved comfort and accessibility features as part of broad modernization efforts.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
SF politics

Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn't Profitable - And That's Okay - Streetsblog USA

Rep. Webster's belief in reducing Amtrak support contradicts the heavy federal subsidies for highways, impacting passenger rail viability.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The one form of public transit Trump might support

America was once a pioneer in passenger rail, but its legacy has diminished over the decades.
fromStreetsblog
6 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

Privatizing Amtrak doesn't address core issues; the U.S. lacks modern infrastructure investment for competitive passenger rail.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
San Francisco

Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA

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.
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Alternative transportation
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Company Wants to Bring Modern Night Trains to the U.S.-Here's How It Could Change Domestic Travel

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.
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