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  • Aug 14, Commuter Rail (USA): Definition, History & Systems Directory
  • Texas DOT renews call for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio
  • Aug 13, Interurbans & Streetcars (USA): Definition, History & State Guides

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 14, Commuter Rail (USA): Definition, History & Systems Directory

American commuter rail—private suburban trains to public agencies (LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, Metra, Metrolink, and more). History, vs light rail, and a national systems direct...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Texas DOT renews call for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio

Texas DOT renews call for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio Diana Ionescu Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 13, Interurbans & Streetcars (USA): Definition, History & State Guides

American interurbans and trolleys—what an interurban was, peak ~15,580 miles (1916), Hilton & Due, Midwest epicenter, decline, survivors (South Shore, Iowa Traction), and links...

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tpr.org /4 weeks ago

Passenger rail between San Antonio and Austin? Two routes, major hurdles

TxDOT and Travis County are studying two potential passenger rail routes between San Antonio and Austin, but funding, land, construction and access to existing tracks remain major...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 28, The Great Steel Fleet: A History Of NYC's Passenger Trains

The New York Central Railroad operated one of the most extensive and prestigious passenger networks in American history. Its trains blanketed the Northeast and Upper Midwest.

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tpr.org /3 days ago

Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists

A pair of new rail studies give Austin and San Antonio a clearer choice: negotiate with Union Pacific or build a mostly elevated $13.5 billion line along SH 130.

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joc.com /1 month ago

NS-UP merger could give Charleston needed rail boost: analyst

The proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway would create single-line rail network that could shift discretionary cargo to Charleston and other underu...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 14, Amtrak (USA): History, Routes, Ridership, Fleet & The National Network

Amtrak history and network—Railpax 1970, May 1 1971 startup, Northeast Corridor and long-distance trains, ridership through FY2025 records, Superliners to NextGen Acela and Airo, A...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Old Caltrain Locomotives Find New Life on Amtrak

Some of Caltrain's F40 locomotives escape the scrapper, pull (or push) trains between San Jose and Sacramento. That should mean more frequent, more reliable service on Amtrak

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 14, Rail Tours (USA & Canada): Luxury Trains, Cruise Trains & History

North American rail tours explained—luxury multi-day trains vs Amtrak packages vs tourist excursions. Rocky Mountaineer, Chepe Express, historic AOE, New River Train, and directory...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 14, Amtrak Unique Trainsets: TurboTrain, Turboliner, Metroliner & More

Amtrak’s distinctive trainsets—United Aircraft TurboTrain, French RTG and Rohr RTL Turboliners, German ICE and Swedish X2000 tests, and Budd Metroliners on the Northeast Corridor.

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Lost lines: Amtrak's discontinued and defunct named trains

Lost lines: Amtrak's discontinued and defunct named trains Christine McLaren Sun, 08/16/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Ca...

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planetizen.com /4 days ago

Brightline expands service to Florida’s Space Coast

Brightline expands service to Florida’s Space Coast Zachary Whalen Thu, 08/20/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 29, Milwaukee Road’s Passenger Trains: Speed, Innovation, and Hiawathas

The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad—universally known as the Milwaukee Road—stood out among American railroads for its aggressive pursuit of high-quality passenge...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Virginia Railway Express Acquires Rail Yard Near Washington, D.C.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has acquired Seminary Yard, a rail yard offering strategically-located infrastructure in Alexandria, Va., just outside of Washi...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

High-Accuracy, High-Speed Dynamic Railroading –– Commentary

NASHVILLE –– There is only one correct path forward for a real rail growth future, and it is still not a Class I merger, or mergers of any kind. The post High-Accuracy, High-Speed...

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wisconsinexaminer.com /4 days ago

Passenger train upgrades heading to Wisconsin, neighboring states

Wisconsin rail service to Chicago and the Pacific Northwest will share in a $140 million upgrade from the federal government. The investment, awarded by the Federal Railroad Admini...

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wane.com /1 week ago

New Haven calls on federal government to 'Move the Train'

New Haven doesn't have a unique problem. In fact, over 3,000 small communities across the states have a rail line that goes through their towns.

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kxan.com /3 days ago

Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion

A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears so...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 13, Passenger Train Cars (USA): Types, History, Pullman & Streamliners

American passenger cars—from stagecoach-style coaches and B&O’s Imlay cars to Pullman sleepers and diners, heavyweights, air-conditioning, streamliners, and a full type directo...

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american-rails.com /1 day ago

Aug 22, Iowa Railroads: History, Map, Granger Lines & Today's Network

Iowa railroad history—Mississippi & Missouri, first Mississippi River rail bridge, Lincoln and Council Bluffs; Rock Island, Milwaukee, C&NW, Burlington, Illinois Central, C...

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enr.com /1 month ago

FRA Proposal Would Replace 115 Columns to Unlock Penn Station Capacity

Targeted upgrades could boost rail throughput and preserve future expansion in NYC.

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement Christine McLaren Sun, 08/16/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network

California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primar...

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