Solutionary Rail News Today

WSDOT is mulling boosting Amtrak Cascades service to 16 daily runs, but none of its options tackle the speed and reliability improvements to truly unlock the corridor's potential. A survey open through April 18 is an opportunity to push in that direction.

To the editor — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has developed a pre-Service Development Plan (SDP) for Amtrak Cascades which is not sufficient: https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-ACSDP-Draft-Final-Report-public-review.pdf

When Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought BNSF, he called it an “all-in wager on the economic future of the United States.” Columnist Winona LaDuke says now is the time to make that bet on passenger rail.

The Federal Railroad Administration largely passed over the Northwest while doling out more than $8 billion to improve passenger rail service across the nation.

The Federal Railroad Administration largely passed over the Pacific Northwest while doling out more than $8 billion on Friday to improve passenger rail service across the nation.

The Federal Railroad Administration largely passed over the Northwest while doling out more than $8 billion to improve passenger rail service across the nation.

Writers propose expanding rail instead of air travel, oppose use of U.S. money on Israeli-Palestine conflict, and support Mason County judge’s re-election.

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"Elon, are a smart, rich guy. ... You could really change the world with your money and your technological innovations. "

"Elon, are a smart, rich guy. ... You could really change the world with your money and your technological innovations. "