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    Amtrak Midwest new cars accessible?

    Just asking because its harder for me to climb the steps into Amtrak cars than it used to be.
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    Two light rails in 2 similar cities, way different success.

    San Diegos, which is the most traveled light rail in the USA, and 4th in North America, vs San Joses, which is near the bottom of light rail ridership. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_light_rail_systems Any possible reasons for the huge disparency? Any
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    Detroit Peoplemover and Q-Line

    Unique system in Detroit. https://www.thepeoplemover.com/
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    San Clemente landslide affects Pacific Surfliner 1/24/24

    LA-San Diego rail suspended again. "Pacific Surfliner @PacSurfliners · 3h As of 5:16 PM PT, Due to an unforeseen track closure resulting from previous weather events, all trains traveling between Los Angeles and San Diego can expect lengthy delays and potential cancelations. Updates to follow...
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    Updated San Diego Coaster/Trolley/Amtrak cam

    Live chat too for subscrib9ers.
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    Is commuter rail at its plateau or declining?

    Many people say it is because of the work from home movement started after COVID. I notice it in reduced Metra and BART ridership. Thoughts?
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    Chicago Metra trains arriving and departing Chicago

    Just found this 2 weeks ago.
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    Question about Amtrak locomotive emission strategy

    Is Amtrak transitioning to cleaner burning locomotives? Are the Chargers part of the plan? Clean locomotives would be a great way to promote rail travel.
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    Short Lines Penalized by California

    The law, while well meaning, would cripple short line railroads and drive more traffic onto our highways. Railroads File Suit Against California Over Untenable Locomotive Rule - Association of American Railroads
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    NNRY in Nevada

    https://nnry.com/
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    San Diego Museum

    https://www.psrm.org/
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    San Francisco Bay Area Light Rail discussion

    VTA light rail San Jose: Anyone know wh0y its struggling compared to comparably sized lightrail systems?
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    Navigating steps with a cane?

    Its hard for m-e with a cane to get on the Wolverine. Any tips before my next Chicago trip?
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    NCTD Coaster for San Diego Padres games

    https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/padres/
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    Denver commuter rail

    Anyone familiar with Denver commuter rail? Specifically the line going to Denver International airport?
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    Congress has its own subway

    https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/capitol-building/capitol-subway-system
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    Sunset Limited discussion

    Why does the Sunset Limited #1 have a 2 hr 45 minute stop in San Antonio? Seems a bit long for fueling or crew change.
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    Long distance train turnaround time

    What is the usual time it takes for the Chief, Zephyr, etc. to refuel, wash, restock, and be ready for the return trip?
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    Ideas for Amtrak to raise revenue

    How about sell wrap around advertising space on passenger cars? San Diego's Coaster does that. Another idea is giving brands their names on routes in exchange for money, i.e. the Under Armour Texas Eagle.
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