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Funding Update: Southeastern HSR Projects
Over the past six months, passenger rail prospects have been turbulent to say the least. Here are the status of the Southeast High Speed...
Staff
Jul 71 min read
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A Transformative Year for Passenger Rail: SEPRI's 2024 Milestones
As 2024 draws to a close, the Southeastern Passenger Rail Initiative (SEPRI) is proud to reflect on a year marked by extraordinary progress
Staff
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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Charlotte Rail News: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Setbacks
In recent weeks, Charlotte, NC has been a hotspot for rail transit news, encompassing both promising developments and disappointing...
Staff
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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(Poll) Exploring the Future of High-Speed Rail from Atlanta
In a recent post, we looked into the optimal distances for high-speed rail (HSR) originating from Atlanta. This sparkeed a lively...
Staff
May 25, 20243 min read
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In the News: The SEPRI was on with East Alabama Now
This week, the Southeastern Passenger Rail Initiative was featured on East Alabama Now. During the segment, we had the opportunity to...
Staff
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Mobile Station. Linchpin of the Southeast.
Mobile needs a new station. In a recent report, the route between New Orleans and Mobile is ready to roll minus one critical element, a...
Staff
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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FRA Long Distance Study Map Is Out
Fanastic news coming out of the FRA yesterday. After months of research the FRA has produced fifteen former long distance routes that...
Staff
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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2023 The Year of Passenger Rail
2024 has been one of the best years for passenger rail ever in the United states and the Southeast.
Staff
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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Corridor ID Is Out!
The Map Is Filling In! The FRA has announced the corridors that will receive millions of dollars in funding through the Corridor ID...
Staff
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Regional rail CAN work in the South
Regional and local rail possesses a unique capacity to foster social cohesion in the Southeast, surpassing other regions in the country....
Staff
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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Amtrak's budget to be cut by 64%
Some news coming from Washington. The House has released its proposed 2024 budget and here are some things that we think are important...
Staff
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Why are you not taking the train?
We want to know, why are you not taking the train? There are a lot of positives to riding the train: comfort, accessibility, downtown...
Staff
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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MARTA 2024 Budget Rail Focus
n the FY24 operating budget, MARTA's rail service takes a prominent position, highlighting the agency's commitment to maintaining and...
Staff
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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U.S 74 Corridor Project Overview
Reviving Passenger Rail in Union County The project aims to address the growing congestion issues in Union County, specifically along...
Michael Rearden
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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April Newsletter
Letter from the President Dear SEPRI Supports, April has been another great month for passenger rail in the Southeast as well as the...
Staff
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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All Aboard Northwest
Building high quality passenger rail is truly a group effort. Success in one area of the country will lead to success in our area. So if...
Staff
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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End Of Quarter Update
2023 has started fast and strong and we have all of you to thank. Since the beginning of the year, we have had some major successes and...
Staff
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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Where are the streetcars?
It is widely agreed that letting our nation's street car system go was one of the worst decisions politicians and planners made during...
Staff
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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FRA Long Distance Study
The Federal Railroad Administration is in the process of completing a new study on Amtrak's long distance routes. This study is set to...
Staff
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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Poll Results
Poll results are in! A couple days ago we asked our followers what route they are most likely to use and the results are in. A large...
Staff
Feb 21, 20231 min read
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