Dear EarthTalk: If train travel is so much less polluting than driving or flying, why are passenger rail options in the U.S. so limited compared to Europe? And is anything being done to shift more travelers over to American rail lines from cars and planes?
I take Amtrak cross-country as it’s my favorite way to [...]
As many of you know, my wife and I traveled by Amtrak again this year across the country for the holidays. Last year we took it from Los Angeles to Chicago, and this year we went from Albuquerque all the way to Boston.
We had a good time, even though we were delayed [...]
Ahh, Labor Day Weekend. Wanna know what we are doing? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. And we are going to love every minute of it. Whatever you decide to do, be safe and have fun!
Joe Biden commutes to work each day on Amtrak and has been a strong supporter of the beleaguered rail service. He [...]
