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Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Coast-to-Coast High-Speed Rail Route Proposed Between Los Angeles and New York
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A private rail venture in Delaware has proposed a high-speed rail project that would stretch from one side of the U.S. to the other. AmeriStarRail, a startup specializing in high-speed and intermodal passenger rail, pitched a partnership with Amtrak to launch the "Transcontinental Chief," a high-speed rail route that would run between Los Angeles and New York in under 72 hours. The Context Work on high-speed rail projects across the U.S. remains stagnant. Only a few networks are underway, and they face increasing local and federal opposition. The largest high-speed rail project being worked on is in California, where 500 miles of track are planned to connect San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego. What To Know In an open letter to Roger Harris, the president of Amtrak, AmeriStarRail proposed a joint venture with the goal of making Amtrak generate a profit. "The Transcontinental Chief will be a great opportunity for Amtrak to team up with the private sector to confront the challenges of its money-losing long-distance trains and create opportunities to usher in a profitable Golden Age of rail travel for passengers and truckers, with the ingenuity of free enterprise, as we celebrate our great nation's 250th birthday next year," Scott Spencer, AmeriStarRail's chief operating officer, wrote in the letter. The proposed service would blend elements of Europe's truck transport trains with U.S. passenger rail operations, offering vehicle-boarding for truckers and travelers alongside Amtrak-style accommodations and amenities. A map of the proposed coast-to-coast high-speed rail route from New York to Los Angeles. A map of the proposed coast-to-coast high-speed rail route from New York to Los Angeles. AmeriStarRail AmeriStarRail pitched the initiative to launch by May 10, 2026, timed to coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations and the FIFA World Cup. The startup, which previously advocated for upgrading Amtrak's Northeast Corridor with private investment, said the new long-distance service could be launched without additional federal spending or congressional action thanks to private investment. The plan includes major stops at Harrisburg, Chicago and the Grand Canyon before reaching Los Angeles. The new route would replace Amtrak's Southwest Chief and Pennsylvanian lines and rely on existing infrastructure from host railroads, including BNSF, Norfolk Southern and New Jersey Transit. Unlike past rail startups that have required federal funding, AmeriStarRail says its model is entirely privately funded. The company has presented the proposal to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and members of Congress. What People Are Saying A spokesperson for AmeriStarRail told Newsweek: "AmeriStarRail's proposal to turn Amtrak's money-losing long-distance trains into profit makers has also been shared with President Trump, DOGE, USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy, the FRA and Members of Congress. "Subject to operating agreements with the host railroads (BNSF, Norfolk Southern and New Jersey Transit) the Transcontinental Chief can start operations on National Train Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026 to begin serving tourists for America 250 celebrations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "The Transcontinental Chief can be privately operated and funded, without new congressional legislation or additional federal spending." What Happens Next Amtrak has yet to respond to the pitch from AmeriStarRail and has not acted on previous pitches made by the company.
The Hill
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hill
House Democrat slams Fetterman for ‘beach' remark
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) took a swing at fellow Pennsylvanian Sen. John Fetterman (D) over comments he made as the Senate was on its way to passing President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' in which he said he had 'missed' a beach trip. 'I will do whatever it takes, stay up for 48 straight hours, 72 straight hours, do whatever it takes to block this bill from becoming law,' Boyle told The Bulwark's Sam Stein in an interview that came out Tuesday. 'And that should be the attitude, frankly, of every Democratic member of the House and Senate. If you are here, you're damn lucky, and you're privileged to be here. You should want to be here. If you don't want to be here, leave,' he added. Fetterman made it quite clear Monday morning that he was not feeling excited about going through a marathon series of votes on the 'big, beautiful bill,' saying that it was costing him beach time, as the bill was likely to pass anyway. 'Oh my God, I just want to go home. I've already … I've missed our entire trip to the beach,' Fetterman said to reporters. Senate Republicans passed Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' early Tuesday afternoon, making it a step closer to crossing the president's desk. The bill now makes its way to the House, where questions arise about whether the lower chamber can meet a self-imposed Republican July 4 deadline for passing it. 'Almost all of our Great Republicans in the United States Senate have passed our 'ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL.' It is no longer a 'House Bill' or a 'Senate Bill'. It is everyone's Bill,' Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to Fetterman's office for comment.
North Wales Chronicle
16-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Tyrrell Hatton says Oakmont course ‘unfair' after US Open loss
The Englishman was in a five-way tie for the lead at the penultimate hole, which, as a short par four, represented a good chance to make birdie. But he put his tee shot into the thick rough to the right, and then hit his second shot 25 feet into some more rough on a steep incline, eventually making a bogey five. He then bogeyed the 18th after losing his composure in trademark style to finish tied for fourth on three over, three shots behind winner JJ Spaun. The difficulty of the punishing Pennsylvanian course has been a talking point all week, with Hatton saying thick rough around steep bunkers has been unnecessary. And he took his frustration out on a reporter, who asked why he thought his tee shot at 17 was unlucky. 'Why do you think it was bad luck? What kind of question is that?' he snapped back. 'Like, that's ridiculous. If you're going to miss that green, you have to miss it right in the bunker. I did my bit. I feel like I was extremely unlucky to finish where it did. 'I feel I've missed it in the right spot and got punished, which ultimately I don't think ends up being fair. Big trouble for two contenders. Burns with a double bogey on 15. Hatton with a bogey on 17. — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 15, 2025 'The finish at the end hurts a lot. What happened on 17 is going to hurt a lot for a long time. 'It was the first time I've been in contention in a major, and that was exciting, and unfortunately, I feel like through a bit of bad luck, I had momentum taken away from me and ultimately ended up not being my day. 'It's hard when you feel like the tournament then just escapes from you right at the end. 'Certainly for me, being the first time in contention at a major, to have that happen right at the end as opposed to like early in the week when you don't end up knowing if that's going to cost anything down the line, I'd say at the end of the tournament, that it makes it hurt a lot more.'
Rhyl Journal
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Tyrrell Hatton says Oakmont course ‘unfair' after US Open loss
The Englishman was in a five-way tie for the lead at the penultimate hole, which, as a short par four, represented a good chance to make birdie. But he put his tee shot into the thick rough to the right, and then hit his second shot 25 feet into some more rough on a steep incline, eventually making a bogey five. He then bogeyed the 18th after losing his composure in trademark style to finish tied for fourth on three over, three shots behind winner JJ Spaun. The difficulty of the punishing Pennsylvanian course has been a talking point all week, with Hatton saying thick rough around steep bunkers has been unnecessary. And he took his frustration out on a reporter, who asked why he thought his tee shot at 17 was unlucky. 'Why do you think it was bad luck? What kind of question is that?' he snapped back. 'Like, that's ridiculous. If you're going to miss that green, you have to miss it right in the bunker. I did my bit. I feel like I was extremely unlucky to finish where it did. 'I feel I've missed it in the right spot and got punished, which ultimately I don't think ends up being fair. Big trouble for two contenders. Burns with a double bogey on 15. Hatton with a bogey on 17. — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 15, 2025 'The finish at the end hurts a lot. What happened on 17 is going to hurt a lot for a long time. 'It was the first time I've been in contention in a major, and that was exciting, and unfortunately, I feel like through a bit of bad luck, I had momentum taken away from me and ultimately ended up not being my day. 'It's hard when you feel like the tournament then just escapes from you right at the end. 'Certainly for me, being the first time in contention at a major, to have that happen right at the end as opposed to like early in the week when you don't end up knowing if that's going to cost anything down the line, I'd say at the end of the tournament, that it makes it hurt a lot more.'
The Herald Scotland
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Tyrrell Hatton says Oakmont course ‘unfair' after US Open loss
But he put his tee shot into the thick rough to the right, and then hit his second shot 25 feet into some more rough on a steep incline, eventually making a bogey five. Hatton had an impossible shot at the 17th (Seth Wenig/AP) He then bogeyed the 18th after losing his composure in trademark style to finish tied for fourth on three over, three shots behind winner JJ Spaun. The difficulty of the punishing Pennsylvanian course has been a talking point all week, with Hatton saying thick rough around steep bunkers has been unnecessary. And he took his frustration out on a reporter, who asked why he thought his tee shot at 17 was unlucky. 'Why do you think it was bad luck? What kind of question is that?' he snapped back. 'Like, that's ridiculous. If you're going to miss that green, you have to miss it right in the bunker. I did my bit. I feel like I was extremely unlucky to finish where it did. 'I feel I've missed it in the right spot and got punished, which ultimately I don't think ends up being fair. Big trouble for two contenders. Burns with a double bogey on 15. Hatton with a bogey on 17. — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 15, 2025 'The finish at the end hurts a lot. What happened on 17 is going to hurt a lot for a long time. 'It was the first time I've been in contention in a major, and that was exciting, and unfortunately, I feel like through a bit of bad luck, I had momentum taken away from me and ultimately ended up not being my day. 'It's hard when you feel like the tournament then just escapes from you right at the end. 'Certainly for me, being the first time in contention at a major, to have that happen right at the end as opposed to like early in the week when you don't end up knowing if that's going to cost anything down the line, I'd say at the end of the tournament, that it makes it hurt a lot more.'
