Gulf Coast rail revival exceeds forecasts, tops 100,000 riders
Less than eight months after launch, the route boosted tourism, filled trains at strong rates and gave Interstate 10 travelers a new option.
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Alabama delegation urges STB caution on Amtrak gulf coast decision
All members of the Alabama congressional delegation sent a letter to Cynthia Brown, chief of the Section of Administration at the Surface Transportation Board.
February 17, 2022
A Q&A with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman
Chris Countryman is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor of Alabama.
Congressional delegation concerned Amtrak to Mobile may negatively impact economy
The entire Alabama House delegation called for Amtrak to be required to complete a feasibility study before passenger rail service is restored.
Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study
Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year.
Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package
All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.
Brooks to vote no on Democratic infrastructure bill
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, said he will vote no this week on a Democratic infrastructure bill in the House, which he said was “socialism” cloaked in an infrastructure bill. “Nancy Pelosi & her Socialist comrades are hellbent on destroying America,” Brooks claimed. “They won’t stop spending until America is bankrupt. They covet economic disaster so … Continued
Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District
Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued
Is privatization the future of passenger rail service in Alabama?
Amtrak service in Alabama has been in noted decline since 1995. The Southern Rail Commission’s plan to restore Amtrak’s old Gulf Coast line was dashed when Governor Kay Ivey (R) refused to contribute $9 million in state matching dollars for a federal grant to extend Amtrak service from New Orleans to Mobile. The old Gulf … Continued
Brooks amendment would end federal subsidies for Amtrak
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 7, 2017, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, urged the U.S. House to adopt his amendment to eliminate federal government operating subsidies of Amtrak. The economy has recovered from the Great Recession; but the federal government, which shouldered most of the burden of back stopping the banks and … Continued