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Why Rick Fights for Great Trains | 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…

Two recent trips to Elyria, OH reminded me of why I’m in the fight for great trains.
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Madison, WI Station Site Is Crucial to Developing Regional Rail One site deserves much closer look.Madison WI released study of station sites. One site deserves a closer look.

"What if Madison’s train station were the busiest place in town, with trains to and from Milwaukee and Chicago every hour, and to and from St. Paul at least 10 times each day?"
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Our Take on CNN's Recent HSR Piece | 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…

The CNN piece ... treats a high-speed line from Chicago to New York as obviously a good idea. It brings to mind the saying about how ideas move from being absurd to being mainstream: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

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Whether you’re pushing for high-speed rail, better buses, or safer streets, transportation advocate @carterlavin.bsky.social has the roadmap to turn your ideas into impact. Join us for a conversation inspired by his new book at www.hsrail.org/events/if-yo...

This #GivingTuesday2025, please make a gift to the High Speed Rail Alliance at www.hsrail.org/donate-givin... to help reconnect America with great trains. By becoming a member, you join the movement to build a rail-forward future where communities thrive though sustainable travel.

This Giving Tuesday, help get American passenger rail back on track by donating today at www.hsrail.org/donate-givin.... From all of us at HSRA, thank you for your support.

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Teresa Córdova, director of the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with our outreach manager Jordan Pokorney at the Institute’s 30th anniversary celebration. Happy birthday, Great Cities Institute! 🎂
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Why I Joined the Alliance's Team It’s my first Giving Tuesday with the High Speed Rail Alliance, and I’m asking for your help to build a fast, frequent rail network in the US

It’s my first Giving Tuesday with the High Speed Rail Alliance, and I’m asking for your help to build a fast, frequent rail network in the U.S. - Jordan
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This Giving Tuesday, Keep America’s Rail Future on Track | High Speed Rail Alliance Your gift today fuels the research, education, and advocacy that keeps high-speed rail moving forward

By donating early for #GivingTuesday2025, you help us push harder in the fight to expand and improve U.S. passenger rail. Your gift helps us turn challenges facing transportation in 2026 into breakthrough opportunities. Join us today at www.hsrail.org/donate-givin...

Black Friday, but make it trains. 🚄

Skip the mall traffic and shop our merch store instead. We've got something for everyone who believes America deserves better transportation.

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Did you know some commuter systems run extra trains for Black Friday? Now you do. Have fun! #BlackFriday
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Happy #Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving travel is set to break a new record this year. But with limited options for would-be rail travelers, many of them are being turned away. Learn more about why replacing and expanding Amtrak's rolling stock fleet is an urgent priority.

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Boris Lipkin, former Northern California regional director at the California High-Speed Rail Authority, joins us as we uncover what other proposed high-speed rail projects can do to lay a solid foundation.

What if the United States had high-speed rail? High-speed rail is a proven alternative to gridlocked highways and overcrowded airports. CNN has reimagined a faster, more connected future for US commuters.

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As Train Travel Surges, Amtrak Needs to Buy More Trains! Amtrak has a problem: There’s more demand than it can handle. Trains regularly sell out, year round. There’s a relatively simple fix for this problem: Buy more trainsets.

Amtrak has a problem: There’s more demand than it can handle. Trains regularly sell out, year round.

The need for more capacity is evident year-round, as the most popular parts of routes sell out or are available only at shockingly high prices
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California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Aims to Accelerate Construction CEO Ian Choudri aims to accelerate and expand construction on the San Francisco – Los Angeles high-speed line from in 2026, marking a major milestone in the project’s evolution.

CEO Ian Choudri aims to accelerate and expand construction on the San Francisco – Los Angeles high-speed line in 2026, marking a major milestone in the project’s evolution
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Become a High Speed Rail Alliance member at www.hsrail.org/join-us/. Join the movement to connect North America with fast, frequent, and affordable trains.

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Train Advocates in Cascadia Dish on How They Notched a Big Win—and How You Can, Too | 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…

Earlier this year, a coalition of train advocates pushed the Washington State Legislature to pass a law that mandates big increases in the speed, reliability, and frequency of Amtrak’s Cascades line by 2035.

Learn how they notched this big win!
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Illinois commits funding to bring trains to Quad Cities | 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…

Moline, Illinois Mayor Sangeetha Rayapat: “Today is a day for celebrating, because we have secured funding for our #train."
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The Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park promises to become a hub of innovation and collaboration. Upgrades to Metra, starting with the South Chicago Branch, are essential to making that happen—and would improve the lives of people who already live in the neighborhood.

What Japan Taught me About American Trains Amtrak made an airplane without wings.

Once you have a high-performance, high-cadence, human-centered rail network at your disposal, life without it becomes inexplicable.
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2026 Could Be the Year Everything Changes for California High-Speed Rail - Streetsblog California What's being built. The financial plans. Everything short of the route could be different a year from now.

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri is looking to make major moves that could attract new investors, create public-private partnerships, and even change where the project could open its first phase

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Cascadia Forges Ahead on High-Speed Rail Despite Headwinds » The Urbanist # Leaders from across the Pacific Northwest recently gathered at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference in Seattle and reaffirmed their commitment to building high-speed rail linking Portland,…

On October 29, leaders from across the Pacific Northwest reaffirmed their commitment to building high-speed rail linking the three largest metropolitan areas of the region at the annual Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference
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Egypt's first high-speed rail train revealed The Velaro high-speed train aims to open up new travel opportunities for millions of people and businesses in Egypt.

Siemens Mobility has revealed the Velaro high-speed train to Egyptian government officials and the public for the first time
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority's chief executive says the state’s $20 billion guarantee could secure the agency a first-ever partnership with private investors by mid-2026.

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High-speed rail gets green light for Sydney to Newcastle link The federal government’s independent assessment body for major projects has given high-speed rail the green light to proceed.

Infrastructure Australia has given approval for the next phase of the project to deliver a high-speed rail connection between Sydney and Newcastle via the Central Coast
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Today we thank our Armed Forces veterans for their service. #VeteransDay2025.
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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

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.