Blog Posts

Blog Posts


Rhinecliff Temporary Station Observations and Images

June 3, 2025

Observations and photos by Gary Prophet of the temporary station and parking lot conditions at Rhinecliff Station, taken on May 28, 2025.


Why North America Needs Dual-Mode High Speed Trains

May 20, 2025

California High Speed Rail has a major problem, but a problem with a partial intern solution that on this side of the nation would benefit manufacturing—and perhaps even passenger rail service—in Upstate New York and across the continent.


JetTrain Reaches Twenty Years in Service

March 31, 2025

This Tuesday (April 1st) marks a full two decades since the Bombardier JetTrain entered commercial service as the gas-turbine version of the Acela Express between Albany NY and Richmond VA... or would have if this wasn't an Aprils Fools joke... hey... we can dream...


Steel Wheels on a Steel Interstate?

March 19, 2025

High Speed Trains on the NYS Thruway? That is an idea that some in the NYS Senate want to explore. Why it's not the best idea and some potentially better alternatives on improving the ALT 90B Service Development Plan of the Empire Corridor Tier 1 Final EIS.


ESPA Testifies At 2025 NYS Transportation Budget Hearing

February 10, 2025

ESPA President Gary Prophet testified at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2025 Executive Budget Proposal for Transportation on Thursday, February 6, 2025.