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Today we thank our Armed Forces veterans for their service. #VeteransDay2025.
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Photos: New Jersey Transit, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
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Photos: New Jersey Transit, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today we thank our Armed Forces veterans for their service. #VeteransDay2025.
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Photos: New Jersey Transit, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
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Photos: New Jersey Transit, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
A striking innovation in the Illinois Transit Bill is the explicit embrace of “regional rail”—a term that signals a complete departure from the commuter rail model that has defined suburban train service for over a century www.hsrail.org/blog/illinoi...
Illinois Quietly Rewrote the Rules: Intercity Rail is Now Transit | High Speed Rail Alliance
This new bill positions Illinois to build a modern, frequent, interconnected railway network that treats mobility as essential infrastructure
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November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A striking innovation in the Illinois Transit Bill is the explicit embrace of “regional rail”—a term that signals a complete departure from the commuter rail model that has defined suburban train service for over a century www.hsrail.org/blog/illinoi...
American railroads employ veterans at a high rate, and some passenger lines offer discounts to veterans. This Veterans Day, we’d like to show our gratitude by shining a spotlight on veterans’ contributions to the railroads.
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
American railroads employ veterans at a high rate, and some passenger lines offer discounts to veterans. This Veterans Day, we’d like to show our gratitude by shining a spotlight on veterans’ contributions to the railroads.
"Charlotte is an important city on the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor. ... For cities to be successful stops on a main inter-city rail line, they should have the kind of dense residential and commercial development that strong local transit supports and sustains."
www.hsrail.org/blog/charlot...
www.hsrail.org/blog/charlot...
Charlotte voters say yes to transit expansion | 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…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Charlotte is an important city on the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor. ... For cities to be successful stops on a main inter-city rail line, they should have the kind of dense residential and commercial development that strong local transit supports and sustains."
www.hsrail.org/blog/charlot...
www.hsrail.org/blog/charlot...
A faster, “truly European” high-speed rail network could be possible by 2040, the EU executive said on Wednesday, as it revealed plans to dramatically cut journey times between major cities.
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High-speed rail network possible by 2040, says European Commission
Plan to cut journey times between major cities could reduce Berlin-Copenhagen trip from seven to four hours
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November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A faster, “truly European” high-speed rail network could be possible by 2040, the EU executive said on Wednesday, as it revealed plans to dramatically cut journey times between major cities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"Mayor Brandon Johnson, in his budget proposal, designates $50 million for the city to purchase the existing #bus station near downtown from its private-equity owner, renovate it, and make it a city-owned facility open to all bus companies."
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#Chicago #IntercityBus
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#Chicago #IntercityBus
Chicago Sets Aside $50 Million to Buy Inter-City Bus Station | High Speed Rail Alliance
Chicago, in peril of becoming the largest American city without an inter-city bus station, has designated $50 million to fix the problem
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November 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
"Mayor Brandon Johnson, in his budget proposal, designates $50 million for the city to purchase the existing #bus station near downtown from its private-equity owner, renovate it, and make it a city-owned facility open to all bus companies."
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#Chicago #IntercityBus
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#Chicago #IntercityBus
The Northeast’s most important rail project has been “terminated.” Its postponement is bad for all Americans.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Northeast’s most important rail project has been “terminated.” Its postponement is bad for all Americans.
Join us on November 14 for a conversation with author Benjamin Schneider about his latest book—"The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building Revolution"—led by Executive Director Rick Harnish.
Nostalgia Train No More: In Conversation With Benjamin Schneider | High Speed Rail Alliance
A new book by Benjamin Schneider explores America's rail past, present, and future while making the case for new approaches to urban design
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November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Join us on November 14 for a conversation with author Benjamin Schneider about his latest book—"The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building Revolution"—led by Executive Director Rick Harnish.
California high-speed rail CEO has a plan to get the project back on track.
A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”
A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”
California high-speed rail CEO has a plan to get the project back on track
A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”
www.smartcitiesdive.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
California high-speed rail CEO has a plan to get the project back on track.
A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”
A construction engineer by trade, Ian Choudri hired a new team, reworked the project plan and says it’s time to “build more and go forward.”
"Construction is expected to begin 'early next year' on the Southern California side of [Brightline's] high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga."
#California #Brightline
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#California #Brightline
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Brightline West eyes 2026 for California construction of high-speed rail project
Brightline West eyes 2026 for California construction of its high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"Construction is expected to begin 'early next year' on the Southern California side of [Brightline's] high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga."
#California #Brightline
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#California #Brightline
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We want what Cousin Amos is experiencing:
"We are on a train from Beijing to Shenzhen (1,351 miles). The trip will take 8 hours and 30 min with a speed about 350 km/hr (217.5 mph)."
We can have it, but we have to demand it.
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"We are on a train from Beijing to Shenzhen (1,351 miles). The trip will take 8 hours and 30 min with a speed about 350 km/hr (217.5 mph)."
We can have it, but we have to demand it.
www.hsrail.org/blog/cousin-...
Cousin Amos rides 1,351 miles in just 8.5 hours. | 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…
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November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We want what Cousin Amos is experiencing:
"We are on a train from Beijing to Shenzhen (1,351 miles). The trip will take 8 hours and 30 min with a speed about 350 km/hr (217.5 mph)."
We can have it, but we have to demand it.
www.hsrail.org/blog/cousin-...
"We are on a train from Beijing to Shenzhen (1,351 miles). The trip will take 8 hours and 30 min with a speed about 350 km/hr (217.5 mph)."
We can have it, but we have to demand it.
www.hsrail.org/blog/cousin-...
Standard Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday. We want trains that are fast, frequent, and reliably on time!
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November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Standard Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday. We want trains that are fast, frequent, and reliably on time!
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"Running fast, frequent #trains through dense suburban and urban areas requires substantial investments in grade-crossing safety."
www.hsrail.org/blog/death-t...
www.hsrail.org/blog/death-t...
‘Death Train’ is scary headline, but need for safer crossings is real. | High Speed Rail Alliance
You can help improve grade crossing safety as a member of the High Speed Rail Alliance.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"Running fast, frequent #trains through dense suburban and urban areas requires substantial investments in grade-crossing safety."
www.hsrail.org/blog/death-t...
www.hsrail.org/blog/death-t...
The Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills Friday morning that will increase public transportation funding by $1.5 billion. It includes several provisions to boost regional rail in Illinois, which will feed into our ultimate goal of 220-mph high-speed rail routes.
Illinois Transit Package Opens Door to Regional Rail | High Speed Rail Alliance
The Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills Friday morning that will increase public transportation funding by $1.5 billion
www.hsrail.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills Friday morning that will increase public transportation funding by $1.5 billion. It includes several provisions to boost regional rail in Illinois, which will feed into our ultimate goal of 220-mph high-speed rail routes.
Transit funding approved!
It is perfectly reasonable to say that your email or phone call to your legislator may have put this over the top. Thank you.
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It is perfectly reasonable to say that your email or phone call to your legislator may have put this over the top. Thank you.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Transit funding approved!
It is perfectly reasonable to say that your email or phone call to your legislator may have put this over the top. Thank you.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
It is perfectly reasonable to say that your email or phone call to your legislator may have put this over the top. Thank you.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
“In our quest to see more of America have access to fast, frequent #trains, we urge commuter rail agencies to look at their outlying terminals where the tracks don’t end, and determine if there are markets beyond, and how they can develop and serve them.”
www.hsrail.org/blog/metro-n...
www.hsrail.org/blog/metro-n...
Metro-North to offer daily departure to Albany | 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
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“In our quest to see more of America have access to fast, frequent #trains, we urge commuter rail agencies to look at their outlying terminals where the tracks don’t end, and determine if there are markets beyond, and how they can develop and serve them.”
www.hsrail.org/blog/metro-n...
www.hsrail.org/blog/metro-n...
Please tell your state legislators to pass the Transit Bill. This bill secures funding for Chicago, the suburbs, Downstate, and — for the first time — makes intercity trains part of Illinois’ core transit strategy to serve every corner of the state.
www.hsrail.org/blog/illinoi...
#CTA #Metra #Pace
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#CTA #Metra #Pace
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Please tell your state legislators to pass the Transit Bill. This bill secures funding for Chicago, the suburbs, Downstate, and — for the first time — makes intercity trains part of Illinois’ core transit strategy to serve every corner of the state.
www.hsrail.org/blog/illinoi...
#CTA #Metra #Pace
www.hsrail.org/blog/illinoi...
#CTA #Metra #Pace
High-speed rail can transform America, just as interstate highways did
High-speed rail can transform America, just as interstate highways did | Andy Kunz
The interstate highway system transformed the U.S. economy and American life in the 20th century.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
High-speed rail can transform America, just as interstate highways did
"For decades, civil engineers designed transportation systems in the United States assuming that everybody has a car. This thinking is changing ... but we have a legacy system that supposes only the desperate aren’t driving."
www.hsrail.org/blog/the-mar...
#Trains #RegionalRail
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#Trains #RegionalRail
The Market for Trains | High Speed Rail Alliance
for decades, civil engineers designed transportation systems in the United States assuming that everybody has a car, but that's changing now
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October 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"For decades, civil engineers designed transportation systems in the United States assuming that everybody has a car. This thinking is changing ... but we have a legacy system that supposes only the desperate aren’t driving."
www.hsrail.org/blog/the-mar...
#Trains #RegionalRail
www.hsrail.org/blog/the-mar...
#Trains #RegionalRail
"We are in the dust of Asia, Europe and Africa when it comes to train speed, and we will fall further behind unless we start a program of aggressively building high-speed passenger rail lines in the United States."
www.hsrail.org/blog/china-t...
#Trains #HighSpeedRail
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#Trains #HighSpeedRail
China just tested train at 281 mph
China is preparing to operate a train at 250 mph in regular service.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"We are in the dust of Asia, Europe and Africa when it comes to train speed, and we will fall further behind unless we start a program of aggressively building high-speed passenger rail lines in the United States."
www.hsrail.org/blog/china-t...
#Trains #HighSpeedRail
www.hsrail.org/blog/china-t...
#Trains #HighSpeedRail
“For many residents, ... living near a transit station is a top priority. This preference translates into a higher willingness to pay for properties that offer such convenience, thus driving up their market value."
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#RealEstate #Transit
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#RealEstate #Transit
Transit Makes, Keeps Homes Valuable | High Speed Rail Alliance
Transit, by its very presence, boosts the value of residential property near stations, and helps the property retain value in a down market
www.hsrail.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“For many residents, ... living near a transit station is a top priority. This preference translates into a higher willingness to pay for properties that offer such convenience, thus driving up their market value."
www.hsrail.org/blog/transit...
#RealEstate #Transit
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#RealEstate #Transit
"This station is about more than architecture. It’s about transportation. The station can be as plush as the lobby of a five-star hotel, but if there aren’t trains to take people where they want to go, when they want to go, it will fall short."
#Michigan #Amtrak
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#Michigan #Amtrak
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Michigan Central won’t quite be a train station again | High Speed Rail Alliance
Building a new train station on the grounds of Michigan Central, but not using the historic building itself, may come as a disappointment
www.hsrail.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"This station is about more than architecture. It’s about transportation. The station can be as plush as the lobby of a five-star hotel, but if there aren’t trains to take people where they want to go, when they want to go, it will fall short."
#Michigan #Amtrak
www.hsrail.org/blog/michiga...
#Michigan #Amtrak
www.hsrail.org/blog/michiga...
“The stakes are: Does Chicago become once again a healthy city with a vibrant
downtown, or do we continue this very frightening circumstance of incredibly high
vacancy rates downtown and the huge loss of value that has happened to downtown real estate over the last four years?”
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downtown, or do we continue this very frightening circumstance of incredibly high
vacancy rates downtown and the huge loss of value that has happened to downtown real estate over the last four years?”
buff.ly/kaZfUco
October 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“The stakes are: Does Chicago become once again a healthy city with a vibrant
downtown, or do we continue this very frightening circumstance of incredibly high
vacancy rates downtown and the huge loss of value that has happened to downtown real estate over the last four years?”
buff.ly/kaZfUco
downtown, or do we continue this very frightening circumstance of incredibly high
vacancy rates downtown and the huge loss of value that has happened to downtown real estate over the last four years?”
buff.ly/kaZfUco