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Philadelphia Trains to Try Out Quiet Cars

Starting Monday, some SEPTA trains will launch a pilot program that discourages too-loud talking, a problem now prevalent during rush-hour.
8 January 2009 - 1:00pm
Philadelphia Inquirer

Crackdown on Continuous Riding on Chicago's Trains

The Chicago Transit Authority is cracking down on 'continuous riders', people who sleep or hang out in the subway through the winter nights to keep warm. Advocates worry the crackdown will hurt the homeless.
10 December 2008 - 10:00am
Chicago Sun-Times

3 Plans to Rescue the Economy and the Earth with Public Transportation

Treehugger.com talks to Andy Kunz of urbandesign.org, The Apollo Alliance, and Transportation for America about their proposals to move America forward with expanded public transportation initiatives.
2 December 2008 - 5:00am
Treehugger.com

The New Age of Trains

Passenger rail is on the minds of voters and politicians more than ever. Some say the next train era is on its way.
5 November 2008 - 8:00am
San Francisco Chronicle

Does Maglev Hurt High Speed Rail?

This article from Metropolis looks at the plan for a magnetic-levitation train connecting Las Vegas and Anaheim, which has been brewing for years. But is this idea detracting from more feasible high speed rail plans?
22 September 2008 - 8:00am
Metropolis
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Somber Train Commuters Ride Again in Southern California

Devastated train commuters in Southern California rode the rails again today, comforting friends after last week's accident that left 25 dead.
15 September 2008 - 11:00am
Los Angeles Times

Freight Trains to the Rescue

A new study suggests that getting freight onto trains and off of trucks would have a significant impact on traffic.
2 July 2008 - 12:00pm
Memphis Business Journal

Will Free Rides Make Firm Believers In Transit?

Transit agencies around the U.S. offered free rides on a single day, and large crowds follow. But observers aren't sure they'll stick around when they have to pay again.
26 June 2008 - 5:00am
San Jose Mercury News
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A Train That Never Stops

A Taiwanese inventor is proposing a rail system that never stops for passengers, virtually eliminating delays. Follow the full story link to see the video.
19 June 2008 - 10:00am
boingboing.net

Environmental Groups Warm to Trains

Railroads are overcoming decades of resistance from environmentalists by touting their greener aspects.
30 May 2008 - 12:00pm
Wall St. Journal

New Train Tunnel Ads Irk Riders, Draw Revenue

Flashing lights on the walls on train tunnels that display a 15-second video to passengers have been introduced in L.A., bringing new revenue to the area's transit agency, but bothering some riders. Some say the ads intrude on public space.
15 May 2008 - 7:00am
The Los Angeles Times
Nate Berg

There's a National Train Day? In America?

Tue, 05/13/2008 - 08:51

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Amtrak Train 715. We're expecting a smooth ride today and should be moving along right on time," said the voice of the train conductor over the loudspeaker. He then continued, "And thanks for joining us for National Train Day". The loudspeaker then turned off, and was followed instantly by the voice of an incredulous woman a few rows behind who said "What?"

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Friday Funny: A Tight Fit

These two videos show the downside of high public transit ridership.
18 April 2008 - 2:00pm
Chilloutzone.de, YouTube
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