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Mike Avena
@mikeavena.bsky.social
Philadelphia, PA - Bringing better passenger rail to the U.S.

Founder & CEO @ Lunatrain (ridelunatrain.com)
Very interesting note from Railway Age: "Board Chair Anthony Coscia reiterated that Amtrak is committed to the national network, but also stressed that the network is limited to existing trains, and that Amtrak does not plan to expand it, at least not now."
December 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Millennials and Gen Z are choosing to take the train over flying or driving than ever before. Here’s a few reasons why:

✈️ Air travel has only gotten worse. Millennials and Gen Z want and expect better, and they’re willing to pay for premium.
November 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
#Millennials and #GenZ in America are choosing to take the #train more than ever before. Changing tastes and inspiration from Europe have made it a popular choice here.

#transportation #mobility #rail

www.ridelunatrain.com/insights/why...
Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Choosing Train Travel | Lunatrain
Young adults are increasingly choosing trains over flying and driving.
www.ridelunatrain.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:36 AM
It would be great to see #septa follow suit and embrace new technologies
November 15, 2024 at 1:31 AM
We’re seeing a massive realignment in traveler expectations as we put the pandemic behind us. Innovative #travel operators (including #rail) have an opportunity to catch airlines’ jilted customers.

#transportation #trains
Budget Airlines Are Dying. Legacy Carriers Aren't Far Behind | Lunatrain
Travelers are souring on the entire airline industry.
www.ridelunatrain.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:47 PM