Texas needs high speed, regional and local rail solutions.

Regional routes connecting to long-distance trains increases ridership and economic growth.

According to MidwesternPRA on the other platform, Amtrak is working to extend two daily Hiawatha trains from Milwaukee to Madison by 2029. See their full thread here: x.com/midwesternpr...

If Brightline defaults, what will it mean for private HSR?

It still amazes me that we’ve basically let ourselves be manipulated into buying, and even defending, that THIS is what “freedom” looks like. Dependency is never freedom. Freedom is having real choices. #cardependency

Regional rail fills a demand that national routes can't.

That lot is still vacant. Just sayin'. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Transportation freedom means more high-quality choices. If you drive, you do it because you want to, not because you have to.

The new Spurs arena will accelerate a growing revival of downtown San Antonio. Missing from this analysis is the need for rail transit to unite the sports and entertainment center with North and South San. www.expressnews.com/opinion/edit... via @expressnews

Great news!

World-class transit is accessible, frequent, reliable, and convenient. Tripling transit funding over 20 years would help 452 U.S. cities achieve world-class transit service. Read @T4America’s latest report t4america.org/resource/wor...

Passenger rail expansion could be coming to the Mitten. By using existing state-owned tracks, the North-South rail project aims to get cars off the road and boost local economies from Detroit to Petoskey. Public feedback is now open! For more:

Timeline for Passenger Train Service in Chattanooga Arises | @wdefnews12.bsky.social - www.wdef.com/timeline-for... #Atlanta #ATL #Tennessee #TN #rail #trains

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made historic investments in the nation’s infrastructure—from expanding passenger rail to fixing aging bridges. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization should build on this progress.

Brandon Wheeler's appointment to lead AAMPO is great news for the area's transportation future. He previously served at the North Texas Council of Governments - the organization that helped the Heartland Flyer continue another year of service. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

After the very public clash with the Trump Administration, is seeing strong interest in the form of private sector opportunities (right-of-way for fiber-optic corridors, for example) to keep things moving.

Similar to highways and airlines, Amtrak brings significant investment to Minnesota. In FY2024, the total was $62.8 million in purchased goods and services – benefiting 14 cities directly and the state as a whole. Read the summary www.allaboardmn.org/site/assets/...

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates ‘Induced Demand,’ Too - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/01/09/c... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @keawilson.bsky.social

While there are those who want to see the rails torn up for a "trails only" project and more time for public input, state officials are hoping to expand the Commonwealth's passenger rail network with the Shenandoah Valley corridor.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, trolleys in San Antonio weren't just cute - they were a vital force in development of the city, especially Houston Street and the rest of downtown. Light rail today could serve the same function for the city at large. www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/t...

Stories like this are happening across the country.

Transit Expansion in North America: A Look Ahead to 2026, and a 2025 Roundup www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/01/t... via @yonahfreemark.com

If you like coffee, you should support public transit expansion!

Sort of like how one has to diversify an investment portfolio or risk losing everything all at once, a transportation system that doesn't have a diversity of modes is destined to crash. Building everything around cars, autonomous or otherwise, is always going to lead to this outcome.

Lots of exciting news coming out of Mexico.

This Holiday Travel Season, It’s Time to End the Stigma Around Intercity Buses - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org

Alternatives to driving like transit are part of the change.

Nona Hill of All Aboard Wisconsin talks about why she supports expanded passenger rail. Why do you want to see more passenger rail in the Midwest?

Robust transit makes cities safer for everyone.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expires in September and will be up for re-authorization. To ensure it includes passenger rail funding with advance appropriations, Congress needs to hear from us. Follow RPA for updates as the session progresses.

The merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern may mean the death-knell of new passenger routes and expansion of existing ones - including the much-sought-after increase of the Sunset Limited to daily service. www.trains.com/pro/passenge...

We're not saying passenger rail can support the people's voice, but....

Yes! We need casual references to the importance of public transit to make their way to cooking YouTube channels, “get ready with me” TikToks, Twitch streams…you name it.

Sprawl happens when there's no alternative to driving a car. www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/ar...

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, which creates a new regional authority of the same name and funds a number of investments in public transit, capital projects, and tollways across the state, officially goes into effect in June 2026.

Two major passenger rail projects, which are set to begin construction at some point next year, are part of this list

People are really angry about Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras service. Really angry it doesn’t go to Pensacola! (Graphic from Downtown Mobile Today)

Authors Henry Cisneros and Robert Rivard recognize that passenger rail is vital for the booming San Antonio-Austin corridor. kutkutx.studio/texas-standa...

Both Chuck's piece and Jarrett's thread contain lots of food for thought on transit funding.

Meet our research committee Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 at The Dakota East Side Icehouse, 433 S. Hackberry.

Yes they - we - do.

Electrolink - electrification, level boarding, and through-running - would bring the Surfliner to 2.5 hours travel time. California deserves a train like the Northeast Corridor - let's make it happen! calelectricrail.org/electrolink-...

The Vacancy to Vitality exhibit will be on display at the San Antonio Central Library into January. sanantonioreport.org/ut-san-anton...

Canada is moving ahead with the first leg of ALTO high speed rail, between Montreal and our Capital Ottawa. Chosen for its easy geography, this segment of HSR will cut travel times on this route to under an hour from 2 hours today. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Tomorrow!

Austin is on track to open a new light rail line by 2033. texasrailadvocates.org/post/project...

The Borealis was at 97% capacity at one point this summer - but the loss of the Horizon cars has hurt the overall number.