August - 2016

It’s safety first on America’s passenger railroads

Two weeks ago, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its final rule on the establishment of System Safety Programs (SSPs). ...

Several things of interest – some good

A new study reported by the Heartland Institute states that railroad commerce generates in excess of $32.6 billion in tax revenues for...

Does the STB like passenger trains better than freight?

Last week, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) issued its decisions regarding two rules that would, in the view of many, benefit...

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ABOUT ME

I have written about railroads for 10+ years, and I am an avid train watcher and amateur railroad historian. I was born in Chicago in the late 40s and grew up a stone's throw from the main line of the old CB&Q, route of famous trains like the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, and North Coast Limited. I am also an author and have published a series of novels involving a train-watching detective.