For several years now, Amtrak has been in a cost-cutting mode. Any of us who ride regularly, especially in a sleeper on long-distance trains, are well aware of the lengths...

The Japanese high-speed trains are legendary, as well they should be. They’re very fast, of course, and they also run on time. But they are also spotlessly clean. And why...

One of the frustrations of being an advocate for passenger rail is that most people think the motivation is mostly selfish … that we want more and better trains simply...

NEWS ITEM: “Trump Budget Zeros Out Amtrak Support.”   Uh-oh . . . if we’re looking for an example of how the loss of passenger train service can impact a...