The machinations in Congress are a mystery to most people, me included. But here’s a short version of what’s happening in an area of interest and concern to all of us: funding for Amtrak. It’s an election year, in case you hadn’t noticed, which means that a great deal that needs to get done…
I have always enjoyed Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, which runs daily in both directions between Los Angeles and Seattle. It’s a very scenic ride, but the main reason is the Pacific Parlour Car that’s part of the consist. But the Coast Starlight has become Exhibit A for examples of little perks and gestures that once…
I frequently get emails from many of you and I enjoy and appreciate your comments. The other day I heard from a regular here and in addition to a brief report about his recent rail journey, he commented on how elements in Congress persist in bullying Amtrak. That, in turn, led him to deplore the…
To its great credit, Amtrak is still managing to provide an essential transportation alternative to some 30 million passengers a year. And that’s in spite of having to cope with a daunting number of obstacles. Infrastructure. Billions of dollars are needed for repairs and deferred maintenance all along the Northeast Corridor, and for new…