“It is time to put an end to the profiteering, recklessness and irresponsibility of the Class One Carriers. Let railroad workers take the lead- a fresh beginning for a vibrant, expanding and innovative national rail industry to properly handle the nation’s freight and passengers in the 21st century.”
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Public Rail Now (PRN) is dedicated to advancing public rail ownership, worker solidarity, and a democratic, equitable transportation system that serves the public good.
We advocate for policies that prioritize workers, passengers, and communities over private profit, ensuring that rail transportation serves the public good. PRN seeks to educate the public, mobilize support, and drive systemic change in the rail industry.
We envision a rail system that is publicly owned, efficiently managed, and accountable to the people. A system that:
- Prioritizes safety, reliability, and accessibility for both freight and passenger rail.
- Strengthens organized labor and empowers railroad workers.
- Reduces environmental harm by shifting freight and passengers from roads to rail.
- Reinforces local economies by ensuring fair rates and service standards.
On this episode, Adam talks with Prof. Richard Wolff about monopolies, the UP-NS merger, the labor movement, and how the times are a-changin’. To learn more about Prof. Wolff’s work and Democracy at Work, please visit democracyatwork.info. Listen on YouTube …
On this episode, Adam talks with economist Omer Tayyab about nationalizing industries, economic warfare against the Global South, neoliberalism, international working-class solidarity, and more. You can find more about Omer’s work at realpostgrowth.eu and follow him on Twitter at @OT_ecoeco.…
Re-Regulation or Renationalization Public Rail Now has a multitude of concerns with the proposed merger of two gigantic rail corporations. Our position is currently one of hesitation and cynicism that this is a merger to benefit the public and is…
Public Rail Now is happy to welcome back Railroad Workers United general secretary and SMART-TD member Nick Wurst to talk about the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Adam and Nick discuss the ways the merger will impact railroad workers, trackside communities,…
On this episode, Adam talks with doctoral researcher Charles Stevenson about degrowth, neoliberalism, nationalization, and much more. Listen here on YouTube or on Spotify For more information about REAL – A Post Growth Deal, please visit realpostgrowth.eu. Charles will also…
On this episode, Adam talks with advisory board president of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank and retired Amtrak executive, Stan Forczek. Adam and Stan discuss the purpose of a national infrastructure bank, Amtrak, high-speed rail, and much more.…