High Speed Rail Alliance
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Our Alliance connects individuals, community leaders and elected officials who seek the game-changing power of high-speed trains.
"All of us who support passenger rail should tell candidates we want this, and so do all our friends. Make candidates for office aware that passenger rail is a vote-winner."
What we can accomplish in 2026
More Amtrak equipment, California tunnels, Corridor ID on the list
www.hsrail.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"All of us who support passenger rail should tell candidates we want this, and so do all our friends. Make candidates for office aware that passenger rail is a vote-winner."
Yes, replacing Superliners is urgent. Yes, they should be single level. Domes would be cool, not urgent. Also, need to find way to get railroads to embrace high-level platforms! youtu.be/h50EwklOVYw
Amtrak’s Big Compatibility Issue
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January 1, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Yes, replacing Superliners is urgent. Yes, they should be single level. Domes would be cool, not urgent. Also, need to find way to get railroads to embrace high-level platforms! youtu.be/h50EwklOVYw
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
2025 ends at midnight. So does your chance to make a tax-deductible gift that builds America's high-speed rail future.
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
2025 ends at midnight. So does your chance to make a tax-deductible gift that builds America's high-speed rail future.
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude for the people who made our work possible this year.
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude for the people who made our work possible this year.
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
"Frequency liberates travelers from a single make-or-break departure time. This freedom draws riders and creates a virtuous cycle of more ridership, more revenue, and more frequency."
Seven Reasons Planning for Frequency is Essential | High Speed Rail Alliance
America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is…
www.hsrail.org
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"Frequency liberates travelers from a single make-or-break departure time. This freedom draws riders and creates a virtuous cycle of more ridership, more revenue, and more frequency."
Galesburg, IL - The sublime moment when the train is coming 😀
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
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More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Galesburg, IL - The sublime moment when the train is coming 😀
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
Merry Christmas from the High Speed Rail Alliance. Santa didn't bring us a national high-speed rail network this year, but we're going to continue to fight for one.
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
December 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Merry Christmas from the High Speed Rail Alliance. Santa didn't bring us a national high-speed rail network this year, but we're going to continue to fight for one.
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It’s crazy to call the nearly 300-mile, five-hour car trip to Louisville a “short drive.” It’s even crazier that you can’t take a train from Chicago to Louisville.
www.hsrail.org/blog/you-rea...
www.hsrail.org/blog/you-rea...
You Really Expect Me to Drive to Louisville? | High Speed Rail Alliance
America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is…
www.hsrail.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s crazy to call the nearly 300-mile, five-hour car trip to Louisville a “short drive.” It’s even crazier that you can’t take a train from Chicago to Louisville.
www.hsrail.org/blog/you-rea...
www.hsrail.org/blog/you-rea...
"The day when passenger rail investment is viewed as a necessity of economic sustainability is on its way. We’re pushing to bring that day closer. When that day comes, don’t let anybody tell you the South is no place for trains."
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www.hsrail.org/blog/mardi-g...
Mardi Gras’ Early Results Add to Evidence the South Wants Trains | High Speed Rail Alliance
Amtrak is boasting about the early success of its Mardi Gras service. Early numbers show that the South is ready for serious train service
www.hsrail.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"The day when passenger rail investment is viewed as a necessity of economic sustainability is on its way. We’re pushing to bring that day closer. When that day comes, don’t let anybody tell you the South is no place for trains."
www.hsrail.org/blog/mardi-g...
www.hsrail.org/blog/mardi-g...
Give yourself a gift this 🎄 holiday season ❄️ by signing up for our free newsletter at www.hsrail.org/subscribe-to.... Stay warm and informed with the High Speed Rail Alliance every week 😎 🚄
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December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Give yourself a gift this 🎄 holiday season ❄️ by signing up for our free newsletter at www.hsrail.org/subscribe-to.... Stay warm and informed with the High Speed Rail Alliance every week 😎 🚄
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
“Amtrak's New Era of Rail” continues to be state of good repair to NE Corridor, not much for the rest of the country. amtraknewera.com
Amtrak's New Era of Rail
Amtrak is meeting record demand, all while delivering mega construction projects, upgrading fleet, and serving more places with State partners.
amtraknewera.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Amtrak's New Era of Rail” continues to be state of good repair to NE Corridor, not much for the rest of the country. amtraknewera.com
Join us on Friday, Jan. 9 for an upcoming webinar with Beth Kmetz-Armitage and Sam Krassenstein, two leaders working to develop a new multimodal transportation facility within the 30-acre Michigan Central Innovation District in Detroit.
www.hsrail.org/events/a-new...
www.hsrail.org/events/a-new...
A New Transit Hub for Detroit | High Speed Rail Alliance
Join us for a free webinar on January 9 to learn more about the upcoming train station proposed for the Michigan Central Innovation District.
www.hsrail.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join us on Friday, Jan. 9 for an upcoming webinar with Beth Kmetz-Armitage and Sam Krassenstein, two leaders working to develop a new multimodal transportation facility within the 30-acre Michigan Central Innovation District in Detroit.
www.hsrail.org/events/a-new...
www.hsrail.org/events/a-new...
#Christmas is coming!
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#Christmas is coming!
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Decades of planning centered on cars and planes means America's railways have fallen behind. But the tide is turning. Your year-end gift empowers advocates, funds research, and keeps this momentum going on the right track.
www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
End of Year Donation Page 2025 | High Speed Rail Alliance
America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is…
www.hsrail.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Decades of planning centered on cars and planes means America's railways have fallen behind. But the tide is turning. Your year-end gift empowers advocates, funds research, and keeps this momentum going on the right track.
www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Canada is moving to smooth the way for a roughly 600-mile high-speed line that will connect Toronto and Quebec City. Canada’s Transport Minister announced this week that work is expected to begin on the first segment, from Montreal to Ottawa—in 2029. www.hsrail.org/blog/canada-...
Canada High-Speed Rail Project Shifts to Higher Gear, Aims to Bust Through Bureaucracy | High Speed Rail Alliance
Canada is moving to smooth the way for a roughly 600-mile high-speed line that will connect Toronto and Quebec City
www.hsrail.org
December 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Canada is moving to smooth the way for a roughly 600-mile high-speed line that will connect Toronto and Quebec City. Canada’s Transport Minister announced this week that work is expected to begin on the first segment, from Montreal to Ottawa—in 2029. www.hsrail.org/blog/canada-...
The Wisconsin cities of Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine have revived an effort to initiate passenger rail service among the three cities. This is an opportunity to create a high-quality regional rail line between Chicago and Milwaukee #RegionalRail
www.hsrail.org/blog/milwauk...
www.hsrail.org/blog/milwauk...
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha Route to Chicago Now Back on Drawing Board | High Speed Rail Alliance
A new train would serve Lake Michigan shoreline communities between Chicago and Milwaukee with frequent service
www.hsrail.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Wisconsin cities of Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine have revived an effort to initiate passenger rail service among the three cities. This is an opportunity to create a high-quality regional rail line between Chicago and Milwaukee #RegionalRail
www.hsrail.org/blog/milwauk...
www.hsrail.org/blog/milwauk...
Just one more day until our webinar with Boris Lipkin from STV! If you want American high-speed rail, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from a leader who's been involved with the foremost HSR project in the country.
Lessons Drawn from California High-Speed Rail | High Speed Rail Alliance
Speaker: Boris Lipkin, vice president of program development at STV Boris Lipkin has a unique perspective to offer to those […]
www.hsrail.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Just one more day until our webinar with Boris Lipkin from STV! If you want American high-speed rail, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from a leader who's been involved with the foremost HSR project in the country.
Last week, the California High Speed Rail Authority released its draft environmental study for the Los Angeles to Anaheim segment of the project - the final leg of its initial phase.
California High Speed Rail Authority releases draft EIR for L.A.-to-Anaheim segment
Despite wavering political support and a loss of federal funding, California's embattled high-speed rail project continue to push through the environmental review process.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last week, the California High Speed Rail Authority released its draft environmental study for the Los Angeles to Anaheim segment of the project - the final leg of its initial phase.
Two recent trips to Elyria, OH reminded me of why I’m in the fight for great trains.
www.hsrail.org/blog/why-i-r...
www.hsrail.org/blog/why-i-r...
Why Rick Fights for Great Trains | High Speed Rail Alliance
America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is…
www.hsrail.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Two recent trips to Elyria, OH reminded me of why I’m in the fight for great trains.
www.hsrail.org/blog/why-i-r...
www.hsrail.org/blog/why-i-r...
"What if Madison’s train station were the busiest place in town, with trains to and from Milwaukee and Chicago every hour, and to and from St. Paul at least 10 times each day?"
www.hsrail.org/blog/madison...
www.hsrail.org/blog/madison...
Madison, WI Station Site Is Crucial to Developing Regional Rail
One site deserves much closer look.Madison WI released study of station sites. One site deserves a closer look.
www.hsrail.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"What if Madison’s train station were the busiest place in town, with trains to and from Milwaukee and Chicago every hour, and to and from St. Paul at least 10 times each day?"
www.hsrail.org/blog/madison...
www.hsrail.org/blog/madison...
The CNN piece ... treats a high-speed line from Chicago to New York as obviously a good idea. It brings to mind the saying about how ideas move from being absurd to being mainstream: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
www.hsrail.org/blog/our-tak...
www.hsrail.org/blog/our-tak...
Our Take on CNN's Recent HSR Piece | High Speed Rail Alliance
America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is…
www.hsrail.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The CNN piece ... treats a high-speed line from Chicago to New York as obviously a good idea. It brings to mind the saying about how ideas move from being absurd to being mainstream: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
www.hsrail.org/blog/our-tak...
www.hsrail.org/blog/our-tak...