This is why train wheels are not perfectly cylindrical, but slightly conical.

Metra is coming to Rockford! Illinois' 2026 fiscal year budget was just recently passed, ensuring funding for the expansion of the MD-W line all the way to Rockford, with additional stops in Huntley and Belvidere. wgntv.com/news/traffic/r…

Big news: Brightline is partnering with JetBlue! 🚄 ✈️ We’re proud to launch JetBlue’s first intermodal partnership, making it easier than ever to connect the skies and the rails across Florida. Travelers can now book Brightline + JetBlue in one seamless itinerary on

The Authority strongly disagrees with the FRA’s conclusions, which are misguided & do not reflect the substantial progress made. We remain committed to completing the nation’s first true HSR system & will fully address + correct the record in our response to the FRA’s notice.

Ohio legislators gutted passenger rail in Ohio with planning for rail being cut. columbusunderground.com/ohio-senate-dr…

Be sure to sign up for our Webinar this Friday at 11am CT to hear Alliance Executive Director, Rick Harnish have a conversation about the future of Penn Station with Blair Lorenzo, the leader of the Effective Transit Alliance. hsrail.org/events/form-fo…

USDOT chief, inadvertently, shows path forward for CA high-speed rail | High Speed Rail Alliance hsrail.org/blog/usdot-chi…

New York to Chicago – A Transformative Proposal hsrail.org/blog/new-york-…

Yes, Mr. Secretary, there is a viable path for CA high-speed rail | High Speed Rail Alliance

What does dead time tell us about travel? Dead time in transportation is time that is not available for the execution of normal tasks. This concept can be used to create a framework to evaluate transportation options for journeys of various lengths. hsrail.org/blog/from-seou…

Fun moment on approach to Paris CDG: a high speed train outpacing our plane We were shooting from an A320 on final approach so it’s not top speed vs. top speed. But still, a pretty cool moment for the 🚄

Expanded passenger rail has demand, but how can we navigate the equipment crisis currently plaguing the US? railway-news.com/rolling-short-…

🚂✨ JR East is launching a new overnight express train in Spring 2027! The new service will connect Tokyo metro area to Northern Tohoku, featuring ALL private Green Car compartments (120 passengers) in a converted E657 series trainset. The stunning exterior showcases two blues

How could a National Passenger Rail Commission help the effort to bring passenger rail to the United States? railwayage.com/passenger/inte…

Folks gather next to the right-of-way to watch one of the Milwaukee Road's new "Hiawatha's" (Chicago - Twin Cities) rush past at-speed (approaching 100 mph), led by a 4-4-2 (Class A), in the late spring (May/June) of 1935. american-rails.com/hiawatha.html

Coming up tomorrow over on my YouTube Channel - We put both of #Spain's high-speed, low-cost operators OUIGO España and Renfe Avlo HEAD-TO-HEAD to see which is best in 2025! 🚆🇪🇸 Sub here 👉🏻 youtube.com/@nonstopeurotr…

Big changes are on the horizon for Metra Commuter Rail! We just opened our newest manufacturing plant in Hornell, NY, where the next generation of Metra cars will be produced. These train cars will have a more modern design with improved passenger flow and are engineered for a

Palmdale will be the only city to connect all three major rail systems in California. The city also has one of the highest populations of super-commuters in the country. In his Op-Ed, Eric Ohlsen wonders why is there an Assemblymember trying to block it? avpress.com/opinion/editor…

The California High-Speed Rail Authority's CEO Ian Choudri disputes the FRA's conclusions from their recent Compliance Review. For the full 14 page letter, as well the latest construction update video, you can follow the link below. hsr.ca.gov/2025/06/12/new…

The Northeast Corridor is already the busiest rail system in the country, will Amtrak be able to improve reliability before the 2026 World Cup? espn.com/soccer/story/_…