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Alex Nagel

@alexnagel79.bsky.social
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Former Revenue Accounting Senior "C" at CPRS/CPKC and former competitive tennis player and now RR Consultant/Foamer. LOVES the LA Rams, UCLA Bruins, Railroads, Sports and Tornadoes. Big follower of women's college/HS Girls hoops. U of Iowa grad.

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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 7h
After much delay, FRA is finally releasing some intercity passenger rail grants under the Corridor ID program of several years of inaction. Inclusion of this Hiawatha extension to Madison is not surprising but certainly needed… www.jsonline.com/story/money/...
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14/10/2026
Former Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman authors this op-ed for Trains Magazine on the planned Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger and how the proposal before the STB does not meet the rules the Board set forth in 2001.
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Opinion: UP-NS still has a long way to go - Trains
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 15/10/2026
With the new Airo trains starting to roll out, all eyes will be on Amtrak's long-distance fleet replacement process. They don't have far to look for some inspiration.
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www.trains.com
What Amtrak can learn from VIA Rail’s long-distance equipment order: Analysis - Trains
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Railfan & Railroad Magazine @railfanandrailroad.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
CPKC’s annual Holiday Train will make stops in 182 communities in Canada and the U.S. during its 32 days of travel. railfan.com/cpkc-announc...
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CPKC Announces Schedule for 2026 Holiday Train
CPKC's annual Holiday Train will make stops in 182 communities in Canada and the U.S. during its 32 days of travel.
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Railfan & Railroad Magazine @railfanandrailroad.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
BNSF recently opened a new bridge in Bismarck, N.D., and is now focused on removing the 140-year-old bridge built by Northern Pacific. railfan.com/new-bnsf-bri...
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New Bridge Enters Service on BNSF in North Dakota
BNSF recently opened a new bridge in Bismarck, N.D., and is now focused on removing the 140-year-old bridge built by Northern Pacific.
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Christof Spieler @christofspieler.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This isn't an industrial spur -- it's the CPKC mainline between Minneapolis and Kansas City. (Lansing, Iowa)
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 08/10/2026
ICYMI: Local news coverage of our conference in Toledo and the importance of passenger rail expansion in Ohio.
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The push to revamp passenger rail in northwest Ohio | 13 Action News Big Story
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Agreed.......
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Front page in Philipsburg 🚆 Thanks to the Silver State Post & Philipsburg Mail for covering our Sept. 17 Granite County conversation. Next up: Corridor ID planning to decide stations, routes and operator. bigskyrailmt.gov/news/silver-state-post-granite-county
Front-page clipping from the Sept. 23-24, 2026 Silver State Post & Philipsburg Mail. Headline: "Rail authority outlines route, station, service proposals for Granite," by Luke Ulatowski. Photo shows BSPRA Chair Dave Strohmaier presenting at the Philipsburg Public Library.Page 2 continuation of the Silver State Post & Philipsburg Mail article, headed "BSPRA, From page 1," covering Strohmaier's remarks on common questions about the project and how residents in different states respond to passenger rail.
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Railfan & Railroad Magazine @railfanandrailroad.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Santa Fe 2926 completed successful test runs on a former Santa Fe main line in New Mexico, covering 80 miles Sept. 26 and 27. railfan.com/santa-fe-292...
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Santa Fe 2926 Completes Main Line Test Runs
Santa Fe 2926 completed successful test runs on the former Santa Fe main line in New Mexico, covering 80 miles Sept. 26 and 27.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 30/09/2026
The Rail Passengers team is starting to arrive in Toledo as we prepare to welcome over 200 advocates, elected officials, and industry leaders to RailNation this weekend.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The "interactive" open house will be at the station's proposed location, the CSU Shops at College shopping center, 2439 S. College Ave. The shopping center is directly north of the new King Soopers and directly south of the old King Soopers. The format is drop-in, from 5 to 7 p.m."
coloradoan.com
Fort Collins plans 'interactive' open house for passenger rail station
If you want a glimpse of the location of the proposed Fort Collins passenger rail station, here's how to see it in person and hear from planners.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 28/09/2026
"We know ridership and revenues are breaking records each year, but isn't Amtrak artificially limiting the supply of seats by keeping rolling stock out of service? Can we find out how many passenger seats were available 10 or 20 years ago compared to this year? At least on average?" 1/2
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) @mndot.mn.gov · 28/09/2026
More than 500K people have traveled on Borealis since it began service in May of 2024. This safe, reliable and accessible form of transportation is clearly a favorite mode for many Minnesotans, and soon there will be more room available! Read more: bit.ly/4dc74VH 🚆
A red, white and blue Amtrak train is parked at a station platform. A few people are walking toward the train under the platform canopy.
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MN Operation Lifesaver @mnol2025.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Are you a #transit or passenger rail rider? Take the #TransitSafetyPledge and always stay alert around railroad tracks and trains. #SeeTracksThinkTrain #STOPTrackTragedies oli.org/transit-pledge/adults
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Minor update on the Chicago-Moline route
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 09/09/2026
PRESS RELEASE: Rail Passengers Urges STB to Summarily Deny UP–Norfolk Southern Merger Application 1/7
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 07/09/2026
"Without labor, nothing prospers.” - Sophocles
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Chicago-Moline Amtrak project has received an extension to remaining federal funds. This keeps the project fully funded as we await further updates on an official timeline from IDOT. A big thank you to the FRA for extending these funds, and to everyone who voiced their support for the route.
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
One. More. Week. #4sUp #GoBruins
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 27/08/2026
While there will still be work to be done to make sure this money stays in the budget, this is HUGE news for passengers in Texas and Oklahoma twp.ai/E5EjNI
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Great news for Montana rail: the Havre Terminal Passenger and Freight Efficiency Project has been selected for up to $40.8M in federal funding.
Graphic for the Havre, Montana Terminal Passenger and Freight Efficiency Project. The Amtrak, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and BNSF Railway partnership will add approximately six miles of second mainline track near Havre and Lohman to reduce passenger and freight rail bottlenecks. The $51 million project includes up to $40.8 million in federal funding and a $10.2 million non-federal match. The graphic highlights safety, reliability, efficiency, economic development and connectivity benefits.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 18/08/2026
Happy 1st Birthday to the Mardi Gras!
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www.wlox.com
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line to mark year of service along the Gulf Coast
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14/08/2026
In hopes of returning passenger rail service to the city for the first time since 1970, the Binghamton City Council voted to add its name to the list of potential future Corridor ID grant recipients
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Binghamton City Council votes on passenger rail funding agreement
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
There was never any better way to travel than by taking a Union Pacific-Milwaukee Road "Cities" train - especially when it came to dining. Whether it was enjoying some great French Toast for breakfast or cutting into a succulent steak in the evening, dome dining couldn't be beat.
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Amtrak has published its new 5-year plan, which we have linked below. Notably, Amtrak has accelerated its short-term goal of 37 million passengers from 2028 to 2026. It is now projecting over 40 million passengers in 2028.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
16 total Horizon coaches will ultimately return to service for Amtrak, after rehabilitation by Alstom. As previously reported, two are already service on the Downeaster. www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
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Amtrak outlines Horizon repair plans; shunt antenna program in bureaucratic logjam - Trains
WASHINGTON — Sixteen Horizon coaches that were among those sidelined in March 2025 when extensive corrosion was discovered throughout the 37-year-old fleet will again carry passengers. Two cars from the repair program at Alstom’s Kanona, N.Y., facility have been in service in Maine since early June [see “Horizon coaches expand capacity …,” Trains.com, June 30, [...]Read More...
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
WisDOT will receive 9 Venture cars this fall for the Hiawatha train. . The new coaches will add two cars to each train and increase max capacity from 280 to 388 seats per train, a 39% increase. Once all cars are in service, the Hiawatha is poised to have the highest-capacity trains in the Midwest.
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Amtrak’s Hiawatha to gain capacity - Trains
MILWAUKEE — Amtrak’s Hiawatha service, which has faced capacity restraints since the company’s Horizon car fleet was sidelined, will gain nine new Siemens Venture cars this fall. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will receive six additional coaches and three cab cars ordered in 2021. They will allow expansion of the [...]Read More...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 22/07/2026
All Aboard Washington, a passenger rail advocacy group, will host a meeting in Ritzville on Monday, August 3 at 1 p.m. at City Hall to discuss plans to establish an Amtrak stop in Ritzville. Local support is vital.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Amtrak has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to work co-operatively on restoring intercity passenger rail service between Philadelphia and Reading, as per @politicspa.bsky.social.
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Looking at some data today, Amtrak has served 7.16 billion passenger miles over the last 12 months. This means that 2026 will be the first year U.S. intercity rail has cleared 7 billion passenger miles since the 1960's. The post-60's high was set last year @ 6.93 billion PM.
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Great interview with Rail Passengers Association President & CEO Jim Mathews on the future of passenger trains in the US. solutionaryrail.substack.com/p/interview-...
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Interview: A Common Sense Vision for the Future of Passenger Rail and Why the BUILD America 250 Act Falls Short (w/ Rail Passengers Association President Jim Mathews)
Leading passenger rail advocate speaks out on the urgent need to send this transportation package back to the drawing board.
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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 13/07/2026
Why a train to Kansas City? Our study estimated Minnesota ridership on this new service at around 190,000 annually for one roundtrip per day – on par with the Borealis service between Saint Paul and Chicago. Learn more.
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Twin Cities - Des Moines - Kansas City • All Aboard Minnesota
A high priority route for All Aboard Minnesota is a new state supported train between the Twin Cities; Des Moines, Iowa; and Kansas City, Missouri – a distance of approximately 500 miles. This route…
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We have published a news update on our website. This update covers Amtrak's ADA upgrades in Iowa, an update on the Quad Cities project, and potential Thruway service to Des Moines.
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IARP July Update — Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers
Accessibility Upgrades Complete at Ottumwa, Mount Pleasant Stations In May, Amtrak completed $20 million in accessibility upgrades to Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant stations, bringing both stations...
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 03/07/2026
Here are the top 5 dogs of the week!
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 03/07/2026
A federal judge ruled that last fall's DOT suspension of $12B in Gateway program funds was illegal. This is a big win for the project, ensuring that signed grant agreements can't be frozen over shifting political winds when an administration wants to "review" a contract. 1/2
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
How I WISH things could still be like this. #UnionPacific #MilwaukeeRoad #Citiestrains
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Passenger rail continues to be part of Montana's statewide transportation conversation. News From The States highlights a statewide survey showing passenger rail was the transportation option Montanans were most interested in using. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/surv...
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Survey shows Montanans interested in more public transit
Some Montana legislators want to expand state funding for public transportation projects and a recent public survey that came as part of a legislative study bill, shows support in communities for incr...
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
These CPKC grade crossing improvements in Mid-City Baton Rouge, while not directly related to the BR-NOLA passenger rail project, will improve safety/reliability on the corridor, particularly those at Wisteria St, South Blvd & Terrace Ave, which are south of the planned Baton Rouge station location.
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Railroad crossing safety upgrades proposed for five Baton Rouge streets
A proposed transportation project could bring safety upgrades to five Kansas City Southern railroad crossings in Baton Rouge and change a portion of 15th Street into a one-way road.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 24/06/2026
The new, completely ADA-compliant station should be done by next summer.
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www.northcountrypublicradio.org
Amtrak station in Saratoga Springs is on track for accessibility upgrades
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 16/06/2026
Our friends at "New York by Rail" have declared the Empire State as the best place to travel by train. Are they right on the money, or has a guantlet been thrown down? Let us know in the comments...
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Charming Towns And Scenic Views Await On New York's Train Routes
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Mary Pustejovsky @mpusto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
No surprise. People love trains and they want more of them! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Borealis train increases travelers between Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois
Since the start of the Amtrak service in May 2024, more than 416,000 passengers have used the Borealis line to travel through Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Everything appears to be a "go" for later on today for a good chunk of Illinois and western/central Indiana. Long-tracked and intense tornadoes are a very real possibility in this area today so stay weather-alert.
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
For those of you in Illinois and Indiana, tomorrow (Wednesday 6-17) could likely be a very dangerous day with a major tornado outbreak possible. Stay safe and stay weather-aware.
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Alex Nagel @alexnagel79.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It's going to be a busy day back home in eastern Iowa as well as northern Illinois today. Stay safe everyone.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 08/06/2026
It's not just the number of passengers flocking to the service that should be celebrated, but also the incredible satisfaction scores for the service and the crew.
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www.fox8live.com
Amtrak Mardi Gras line exceeds expectations nearly a year after launch
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
2 new studies look at Austin-San Antonio passenger rail options | Texas Rail Advocates - texasrailadvocates.org/post/2-studi...
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2 studies released: Intercity passenger rail Austin to San Antonio is one baby step closer - Texas Rail Advocates
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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Very good ridership for Amtrak in April, with year over year growth above 10%.
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All Aboard Minnesota @allaboardmn.org · 03/06/2026
See you at Union Depot this weekend? www.uniondepot.org/event/train-...
Join us at Train Days
June 6&7
Union Depot
12-4PM
all aboard minnesota logo with illustration of train
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