Features:

Journal Spotlight  —

• Chicago Union Station turns 100
 • Mexico continues rail passenger development
 • Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Corridor

NextGen Acela: Full Speed Ahead  • by Kevin J. Holland — Anticipating a revenue-service debut on the Northeast Corridor. 

Tennessee Central • by Ralcon Wagner — Passenger trains on “The Road of Personal Service.” 

Ike and Mamie on Santa Fe • by Jonathan Boyle, Sr. — The Eisenhowers’ post-presidential travels with a favorite railroad. 

Türkiye  • by Thomas Kennedy — Passenger trains in the heart of the former Ottoman Empire.

The Amtrak Diaries, Part 14 • by Mark W. Jones — Jonesy’s Big Adventure continues with Assistant Conductor training.

Departments:

On the Point

The Journal

North American Intercity • Rethinking High-Speed and more.

Window on the World • Deutsche Bahn seeks to modernize.

Transport Action Canada • Full speed ahead for cross-border rail.

Rail Users Network • An update on Front Range Passenger Rail.

Capitol Unlimited • Tough wins for passenger rail so far.

Rush Hour 

Mail, Express and L.C.L.