By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; June 30, 2022 There are moments in time defined by unexpected events…
Message from James E. Coston, Executive Chairman, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; June 27, 2002 CHICAGO ‒ Everyone in the passenger…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; June 26, 2022 There is an ugly, militant mob forming. Tar is…
Editor’s Note: The bulk of this article originally appeared on this platform on February 8, 2021, and has been updated…
By William Lindley, Guest Commentator; June 16, 2022 Key points: • Convenience of use is more important than train speed…
By Russ Jackson, 2022 Guest Commentator for 2032; June 13, 2022 Imagine! “Back to the Future?” Cool! That about describes…
Editor’s Note: Guest Commentator William Lindley illuminates the concept of a new George Washington as a useful replacement for Stephen…
By Andrew Selden, Guest Commentator; May 23, 2022 It is widely acknowledged that if a business is not growing, it…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; May 16, 2022 We keep hearing whispers that full dining car service…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; May 2, 2022 Just about everyone knows the old saying, “be careful…
By Russ Jackson, Guest Commentator; April 28, 2022 Have you corresponded with your U. S. Congressman about Amtrak lately? I…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; April 11, 2022 When Amtrak was last reauthorized by Congress, the criteria…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; March 31, 2022 Word has come from several sources that Jim Wrinn,…
By Russ Jackson, Guest Commentator; March 28, 2022 It was a great trip . . . The future of Amtrak…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; March 23, 2022 Long Distance Trains. Long Haul Trains. Streamliners. Inter-Regional Trains.…
By Andrew Selden, Guest Commentator; March 18, 2002 Can there be too much of a good thing? Based on my…
Editor’s Note: Andrew Selden, in his capacity as President of United Rail Passenger Alliance, submitted official comments in response to…
By Russ Jackson, Guest Commentator; March 5, 2022 Here we are with the world in turmoil. Amtrak, we haven’t forgotten…
By CBS3 Staff, CBS Philly; March 4, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a week-long trial, a jury has found Brandon…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; February 28, 2022 Allegedly, the grass is always greener on the other…
(Editor’s Note ― In another What If look at the future, William Lindley of Shelbyville, Kentucky shares his thoughts about…
Editor’s Note: While this press release/article has little to do with passenger railroading in the United States, it does offer…
By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Rail Development Corporation; February 4, 2022 What if you have a railroad, but doesn’t think…
By Russell Jackson, Highland Village, Texas, Guest Commentator; January 23, 2022 The Texas Eagle is buried in the secondary of…
By Paul Wilson, Guest Commentator; January 13, 2022 Amtrak has released its audited financial statements for fiscal years 2020 and…