Passenger rail provides residents of smaller communities around the country with a vital connection to neighboring municipalities, major metropolitan areas, and the nation as a whole. In this series’ introduction, we took a general look at how residents and their...

Imagine this: You’re traveling for work, visiting family, or setting off on a weekend trip. But rather than battling traffic and the general stress of driving, you’re comfortably seated on a passenger train—reading, working, or simply taking in the view. This...