By cutting out two train segments–New Orleans to Washington and Washington to Miami–I essentially gave myself an extra day in both New Orleans and Miami. I used the additional 24 hours in New Orleans by spending several leisurely hours in the National World War Two Museum. This was my third visit to this incredible facility…
If Amtrak’s top management really was plotting to dismantle the long-distance network, it would seem those plans have been put on hold. In a recent appearance before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Rail Subcommittee, Amtrak’s Chief Operating Officer, Scot Naparstek, acknowledged that Amtrak had a renewed focus on safety. However, he emphasized that no long-distance…
Regulars here know that I currently serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Railroad Passengers. It’s hard to believe, but NARP has been around, promoting passenger rail and serving as an advocate for rail passengers, for almost 50 years. The association was founded in 1967 and originally headquartered in Chicago, which…
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…