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Trains
Mexico's massive new Tren Maya rail network raises environmental concerns
by
Will Grant
Jan 8, 2024
The cost of Mexico's 1,500-kilometer train line has ballooned to more than $28 billion.
High-speed rail — environmentally friendly and popular worldwide — has a hard time in the U.S.
Dec 8, 2023
The Biden administration's pouring billions into it, but that's a drop in the bucket compared to the total cost.
D.C. could become the largest U.S. city to experiment with free transit
Dec 15, 2022
A city council measure would make it free to ride the bus within the capital's city limits. Proponents say the plan, estimated to cost $42 million annually, would boost ridership and equity.
Possible train strike could derail supply chain even more
Sep 12, 2022
A nationwide rail shutdown could cost $2 billion a day, the Association of American Railroads said.
China's slow trains for the poor
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 20, 2021
There are 81 no-frills train routes left over from the Mao era to service far-flung areas. Who rides them?
The coronavirus has highlighted the transit inequalities in America
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 1, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic essential workers have relied on public transit, just as services are being cut.
General Electric built this town, but its presence is shrinking
by
Erika Beras
Jan 19, 2018
The company plans to leave the locomotive manufacturing industry in a few years.
For public good, not for profit.
A rural town hates the coming of high-speed trains
by
Jeff Tyler
Jul 29, 2015
Tiny Acton, California, fears railway will bring water and noise pollution.
The fight over America's rails
Mar 25, 2015
A train whistle can evoke far-away places and adventure. Also, lawsuits.