Merger Resources
The merger of multi-billion dollar rail corporations offer unique opportunities for the public to participate in the federal STB process. We have shared articles, statements of opposition, and merger handouts. “How to Comment” on the merger as well as social media tools will all be posted here.
Amtrak Resources
This page hosts links to the petition against privatization, print at home handouts, and articles that explain why restructuring our national passenger rail system could result in privatization and other service concerns.
Economic Impact Study
This report goes into detail how public rail ownership has the potential to save up to $140 billion annually for US consumers, provide an estimated 180,000 new rail road jobs, and avert $190 billion in public health, environmental, and fiscal costs while helping to meet climate goals by avoiding 180 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.
Scholarly White Paper
This report lays out the case for public rail ownership. It examines in detail how the private Class I railroads are failing almost every constituency in America and how a public rail system might rectify these failings.
Legal Framework
A comprehensive overview of the historical context and legal framework surrounding railroading law and public rail ownership in the United States. It examines rail ownership in the pre-Civil War era, the impact of the Civil War, and subsequent developments in the modern era.
