There is still a path for pushing back against the cuts As we reported recently, the House’s BUILD America 250 Act would simultaneously slash funding for passenger trains and strip it of “advanced appropriation” status, so the money wouldn’t be guaranteed. A House...
Newsletter 4/17/26: Amtrak to Order New Trains and Illinois Rail Planning Update
Amtrak to Order Cars for Long-Distance Routes
Amtrak announced this week that it has launched procurement for more than 800 single-level coaches, sleeping cars, dining cars, and lounge cars for its long-distance routes.
This is excellent news, as we have been urging Amtrak to place this order, but we must stay engaged to assure there are no further delays.
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Dig the Damn Tunnels
It’s time for California to get serious about high-speed rail. The current timeline is unacceptable.
If high-speed rail really is one of the most powerful tools we have to shift travelers away from fossil-fuels—and it is—the legislature must get real, be bold, and fund it at levels that allow for a near-future launch.
Illinois Passenger Rail Commission Could Take on State Planning
The Passenger Rail Planning Act may be amended to shift the initial planning responsibility to the existing Illinois High Speed Rail Commission – meaning that deliberations and recommendations will come from people whose priority is trains, not highways.
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