Alex Nagel
@alexnagel79.bsky.social
Former Revenue Accounting Senior "C" at CPRS/CPKC and former competitive tennis player and now RR Consultant/Foamer. LOVES the LA Rams, UCLA Bruins, Railroads, Sports and Tornadoes. Big follower of women's college/HS Girls hoops. U of Iowa grad.
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NS and UP shareholders overwhelmingly approve $85 billion merger | Trains Magazine - www.trains.com/pro/freight/... #rail #trains #NorfolkSouthern #UnionPacific #freight
NS and UP shareholders overwhelmingly approve $85 billion merger - Trains
ATLANTA — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern today cleared their first merger hurdle as shareholders overwhelmingly backed their deal to create the first transcontinental railroad. In separate votes, ...
www.trains.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NS and UP shareholders overwhelmingly approve $85 billion merger | Trains Magazine - www.trains.com/pro/freight/... #rail #trains #NorfolkSouthern #UnionPacific #freight
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Jim Mathews joined WOSU's "All Sides with Amy Juravich" this week to discuss the current state of passenger rail, the popularity of new service, Corridor ID, IIJA funding, the new administration, RailNation: Toledo, & what it all means for Ohio residents.
Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track
Ohio lawmakers haven’t always been supportive of passenger rail. However, advocates are determined to see that proposed plans connecting Ohio’s largest cities, and beyond, stay on track.
www.wosu.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Jim Mathews joined WOSU's "All Sides with Amy Juravich" this week to discuss the current state of passenger rail, the popularity of new service, Corridor ID, IIJA funding, the new administration, RailNation: Toledo, & what it all means for Ohio residents.
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How do we make Amtrak succeed and where did it even come from? Not to mention how about Ohio. We’re in this video from one of our favorite YouTubers so check it out: youtu.be/784ZfG4LS04?...
Why Amtrak’s long-distance trains even exist
YouTube video by The Flying Moose
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
How do we make Amtrak succeed and where did it even come from? Not to mention how about Ohio. We’re in this video from one of our favorite YouTubers so check it out: youtu.be/784ZfG4LS04?...
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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They might have split up
or they might have capsized
They may have broke deep & took water
And all that remains
is the faces and the names
Of the wives and the sons
and the daughters
or they might have capsized
They may have broke deep & took water
And all that remains
is the faces and the names
Of the wives and the sons
and the daughters
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
They might have split up
or they might have capsized
They may have broke deep & took water
And all that remains
is the faces and the names
Of the wives and the sons
and the daughters
or they might have capsized
They may have broke deep & took water
And all that remains
is the faces and the names
Of the wives and the sons
and the daughters
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Illinois' SB 2111 set up a dedicated fund for intercity rail projects, which is authorized for up to $342 million annually. If Iowa had the same funding per capita, we would have $87 million annually for intercity rail.
Instead we have $0. Imagine what we could do with $87 million.
Instead we have $0. Imagine what we could do with $87 million.
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Illinois' SB 2111 set up a dedicated fund for intercity rail projects, which is authorized for up to $342 million annually. If Iowa had the same funding per capita, we would have $87 million annually for intercity rail.
Instead we have $0. Imagine what we could do with $87 million.
Instead we have $0. Imagine what we could do with $87 million.
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Numbers are out. Amtrak employs 51 Ohioans and spends millions in the state. And these numbers would grow a lot with new proposed routes. www.allaboardohio.org/posts/the-ec...
November 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Numbers are out. Amtrak employs 51 Ohioans and spends millions in the state. And these numbers would grow a lot with new proposed routes. www.allaboardohio.org/posts/the-ec...
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Momentum Building for Passenger Train Connecting Western Wisconsin & Twin Cities www.westwisconsinrail.org/blog/2025/10...
Momentum Building for Passenger Train Connecting Western Wisconsin & Twin Cities — West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition
By Ian Weisser, Wisconsin Association of Rail Passengers
www.westwisconsinrail.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Momentum Building for Passenger Train Connecting Western Wisconsin & Twin Cities www.westwisconsinrail.org/blog/2025/10...
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#TeamNS wants everyone to have a safe, fun, and fright-free #Halloween night! 🎃 If you’re heading out with family to go trick-or-treating, remember these rail safety tips: bit.ly/3WyAkNL
REMEMBER: Tracks are for trains only, not trick-or-treaters!
#SeeTracksThinkTrain
REMEMBER: Tracks are for trains only, not trick-or-treaters!
#SeeTracksThinkTrain
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#TeamNS wants everyone to have a safe, fun, and fright-free #Halloween night! 🎃 If you’re heading out with family to go trick-or-treating, remember these rail safety tips: bit.ly/3WyAkNL
REMEMBER: Tracks are for trains only, not trick-or-treaters!
#SeeTracksThinkTrain
REMEMBER: Tracks are for trains only, not trick-or-treaters!
#SeeTracksThinkTrain
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SB 2111 has PASSED the Illinois House of Representatives. The vote was 72-32, 71 votes were needed to pass.
On to the Senate.
On to the Senate.
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
SB 2111 has PASSED the Illinois House of Representatives. The vote was 72-32, 71 votes were needed to pass.
On to the Senate.
On to the Senate.
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TRANSIT BILL PASSES IN ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
At 4:20 AM, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2111 by a 36-21 vote, needing 30 votes to pass. With the bill having passed the Illinois House earlier this morning, the bill will head to the Governor for his signature.
At 4:20 AM, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2111 by a 36-21 vote, needing 30 votes to pass. With the bill having passed the Illinois House earlier this morning, the bill will head to the Governor for his signature.
October 31, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TRANSIT BILL PASSES IN ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
At 4:20 AM, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2111 by a 36-21 vote, needing 30 votes to pass. With the bill having passed the Illinois House earlier this morning, the bill will head to the Governor for his signature.
At 4:20 AM, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2111 by a 36-21 vote, needing 30 votes to pass. With the bill having passed the Illinois House earlier this morning, the bill will head to the Governor for his signature.
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Saint Paul Union Depot used to see 300 trains a day.
We're working to restore service and expand fast, comfortable, frequent intercity passenger train services within and beyond Minnesota. Where would you like to be able to go by train?
We're working to restore service and expand fast, comfortable, frequent intercity passenger train services within and beyond Minnesota. Where would you like to be able to go by train?
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Saint Paul Union Depot used to see 300 trains a day.
We're working to restore service and expand fast, comfortable, frequent intercity passenger train services within and beyond Minnesota. Where would you like to be able to go by train?
We're working to restore service and expand fast, comfortable, frequent intercity passenger train services within and beyond Minnesota. Where would you like to be able to go by train?
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The Illinois Senate last night passed significant transit & intercity passenger rail funding, with the House already having passed their version. Now on to Governor Pritzker to become law.
Aside from NY’s Congestion Pricing, this is the best state response to fiscal cliff threats.
Aside from NY’s Congestion Pricing, this is the best state response to fiscal cliff threats.
This is exceptionally good news to wake up to.
Illinois lawmakers approve $1.5B legislative package to buoy mass transit
Lawmakers agreed on a tax package to stave off a $200 million-plus fiscal cliff next year that would likely result in major cuts to bus and rail service at the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pac...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Illinois Senate last night passed significant transit & intercity passenger rail funding, with the House already having passed their version. Now on to Governor Pritzker to become law.
Aside from NY’s Congestion Pricing, this is the best state response to fiscal cliff threats.
Aside from NY’s Congestion Pricing, this is the best state response to fiscal cliff threats.
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Time to get spooky! Enjoy your haunting activities, ghouls, and have a happy Halloween. 🎃🕸️ 🧛
P.S. Don’t forget to be safe around railroad tracks.
#Halloween #BNSFtraintober
P.S. Don’t forget to be safe around railroad tracks.
#Halloween #BNSFtraintober
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Time to get spooky! Enjoy your haunting activities, ghouls, and have a happy Halloween. 🎃🕸️ 🧛
P.S. Don’t forget to be safe around railroad tracks.
#Halloween #BNSFtraintober
P.S. Don’t forget to be safe around railroad tracks.
#Halloween #BNSFtraintober
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@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social
State Rail Plan Update
The draft State Rail Plan is now available for your review and comments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft ...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social
Seems hard to believe that today is the 70th anniversary of the "Big Switch" that saw @union-pacific.bsky.social switch its "Cities" passenger trains from traditional Overland Route partner CNW to MILW for the Chicago-Omaha segment.
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Seems hard to believe that today is the 70th anniversary of the "Big Switch" that saw @union-pacific.bsky.social switch its "Cities" passenger trains from traditional Overland Route partner CNW to MILW for the Chicago-Omaha segment.
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With Northstar rail on fast track to closure, one city tries to pull the brakes |
masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55... #Minnesota #MN #MSP #trains #transit
masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55... #Minnesota #MN #MSP #trains #transit
MN: With Northstar rail on fast track to closure, one city tries to pull the brakes
The Anoka Station along the Northstar commuter rail line was a sign of progress to come, a place where people could hop aboard the train or visit a bustling, redeveloped area ...
masstransitmag.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
With Northstar rail on fast track to closure, one city tries to pull the brakes |
masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55... #Minnesota #MN #MSP #trains #transit
masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55... #Minnesota #MN #MSP #trains #transit
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Illinois’ veto session finishes this week, with the session running Tuesday-Thursday. Funding for Chicago transit + Amtrak to Moline still up in the air. An important week ahead for passenger rail in Illinois, and for the future of the Chicago-Omaha rail corridor.
October 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Illinois’ veto session finishes this week, with the session running Tuesday-Thursday. Funding for Chicago transit + Amtrak to Moline still up in the air. An important week ahead for passenger rail in Illinois, and for the future of the Chicago-Omaha rail corridor.
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There is still time to register for our annual meeting this Saturday!
We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...
We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
There is still time to register for our annual meeting this Saturday!
We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...
We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...
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This video is a fair overview of the current reality of Amtrak and U.S. intercity passenger rail. I wouldn’t have used the some descriptions in some cases, but, overall this provides decent context of Amtrak ridership, mission, investment & performance.
youtu.be/dXC_IPcDW_A
youtu.be/dXC_IPcDW_A
Amtrak's Subtle, Surprising Success
YouTube video by Wendover Productions
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This video is a fair overview of the current reality of Amtrak and U.S. intercity passenger rail. I wouldn’t have used the some descriptions in some cases, but, overall this provides decent context of Amtrak ridership, mission, investment & performance.
youtu.be/dXC_IPcDW_A
youtu.be/dXC_IPcDW_A
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... just another reminder of the FELON in the White House...
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
... just another reminder of the FELON in the White House...
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Our members understand why intercity passenger rail is needed to connect cities, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest. We rely on members, volunteers, and donors to achieve our goals of expanded and improved intercity passenger rail. Join us!
allaboardmn.org/join/
allaboardmn.org/join/
October 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our members understand why intercity passenger rail is needed to connect cities, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest. We rely on members, volunteers, and donors to achieve our goals of expanded and improved intercity passenger rail. Join us!
allaboardmn.org/join/
allaboardmn.org/join/