How can an average person encourage a greater rail network in North America?

Question

When I lived in Europe, I didn't need a car much because I could get most everywhere, from the next town over, to the other side of the continent, by train.

Since returning home, I've been frustrated by the lack of rail service. It seems everywhere I look, they are tearing up train tracks. And yet everyone is bemoaning our reliance on the automobile and what it is doing to our environment. I would take the train, if there were trains to take.

Does anyone know of an organization that encourages passenger rail, inter-city trains, things like that?

Answer 1

Vote!

Bring the situation to your local law maker(s)'s attention, encourage them to get the issue on the ballet or before committee and vote accordingly.

I live near Kansas City and there has been light rail on the ballet on and off for 15 or 20 years with one individual trying to get the issue passed. He finally got folks to vote yes. After 15 to 20 years!!!

Just stand for and believe in and stand behind what you want. It can/will take a long time, but it could happen.

Answer 2

There's Amtrak and nobody really uses it, which is why they are always talking about shutting it down. Some cities have light rail and of course the subway. They have been talking about building a high speed rail line here in California but don't hold your breath for that. Basically it's as good as it's gonna get.

Answer 3

I don't think the average person could do anything to encourage
greater North American rail service.

Answer 4

"HOW CAN THE AVERAGE"...PUT DOWN THE HASH PIPE DUDE!!! the average person in america doesn't need or want train service LOUD,TRAFFIC STOPPING...NO WE DON'T NEED THAT!!!...use a bus or a cab and move on with your day. maybe you could use that brain to solve a real problem like how to get a job so you can buy a car...DUH!!!

Answer 5

Why bother with something that terrorists will just blow up.