Alex Nagel
@alexnagel79.bsky.social
Former Revenue Accounting Senior "C" at CPRS/CPKC and former competitive tennis player and now RR Consultant/Foamer. LOVES the LA Rams, UCLA Bruins, Railroads, Sports and Tornadoes. Big follower of women's college/HS Girls hoops. U of Iowa grad.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will file their merger application with the STB Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to create America’s first transcontinental railroad. A joint conference call and webcast is scheduled for Friday at 8:45 a.m. ET. www.up.com/news/growth/...
UP and NS Announce Analyst Call to Review STB Merger Application to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad | Union Pacific
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will submit their application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to combine the two railroads and create America’s first transcontinental railroad. Both companies’ management teams will co-host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
www.up.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will file their merger application with the STB Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to create America’s first transcontinental railroad. A joint conference call and webcast is scheduled for Friday at 8:45 a.m. ET. www.up.com/news/growth/...
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UPDATE: We posted an in-depth story a yesterday from Progressive Railroading about the UP/NS and what it all means for passenger rail (including quotes from our President + CEO) - but we forgot to share the link.
Our apologies.
Story:
Our apologies.
Story:
Proposed Class I megamerger could shake things up for Amtrak in 2026
Progressive Railroading - Amtrak made history in late August when it launched its NextGen Acela high-speed rail service along the Northeast Corridor. More than 60,000 passengers rode the service in its first month of operation.
www.progressiverailroading.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
UPDATE: We posted an in-depth story a yesterday from Progressive Railroading about the UP/NS and what it all means for passenger rail (including quotes from our President + CEO) - but we forgot to share the link.
Our apologies.
Story:
Our apologies.
Story:
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The Milwaukee-Kenosha rail project is shifting away from a commuter rail proposal in favor of a 2nd Milwaukee-Chicago intercity corridor. The corridor would return rail service to Racine, while increasing CHI-MKE capacity.
New passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open job, business markets
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
www.cbsnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The Milwaukee-Kenosha rail project is shifting away from a commuter rail proposal in favor of a 2nd Milwaukee-Chicago intercity corridor. The corridor would return rail service to Racine, while increasing CHI-MKE capacity.
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The Borealis was at 97% capacity at one point this summer - but the loss of the Horizon cars has hurt the overall number.
Full trains, fewer passengers on Borealis routes
While Amtrak’s Borealis train continues to carry full loads of passengers between Chicago and St. Paul, ridership numbers remain down compared to last year. Figures discussed at the November meeting of the Great River Rail Commission meeting showed that despite being at a capacity of 97 and 89 percent in July and August respectively, […]
www.wizmnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Borealis was at 97% capacity at one point this summer - but the loss of the Horizon cars has hurt the overall number.
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Not only is train travel economically beneficial and environmentally friendly...it's fun. Video from the Empire Builder on the way to Milwaukee, taken by Alexander Furneaux.
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Not only is train travel economically beneficial and environmentally friendly...it's fun. Video from the Empire Builder on the way to Milwaukee, taken by Alexander Furneaux.
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Why does Glen of New Hope, Minnesota support passenger rail?
"It’s a no-brainer. Every city along the route with a stop benefits economically. It’s easy, efficient and a wonderfully pleasant way to travel."
"It’s a no-brainer. Every city along the route with a stop benefits economically. It’s easy, efficient and a wonderfully pleasant way to travel."
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Why does Glen of New Hope, Minnesota support passenger rail?
"It’s a no-brainer. Every city along the route with a stop benefits economically. It’s easy, efficient and a wonderfully pleasant way to travel."
"It’s a no-brainer. Every city along the route with a stop benefits economically. It’s easy, efficient and a wonderfully pleasant way to travel."
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Next year needs to mark not the end of the Second Rail Revolution, but its expansion. And that’s why we are working so hard across so many fronts to sustain the national commitment to trains that are frequent, reliable, and accessible to every American.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Next year needs to mark not the end of the Second Rail Revolution, but its expansion. And that’s why we are working so hard across so many fronts to sustain the national commitment to trains that are frequent, reliable, and accessible to every American.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
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Happy Snow Day Ohio! Saving money on gas not going in to work today? Maybe donate to train advocacy work at All Aboard Ohio since it’s Giving Tuesday! allaboardohio.org/give
December 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Happy Snow Day Ohio! Saving money on gas not going in to work today? Maybe donate to train advocacy work at All Aboard Ohio since it’s Giving Tuesday! allaboardohio.org/give
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Arthur is just one of the reasons why we take our 58-year role as the national voice for passengers so seriously. Our work…YOUR work…is important. Frequent, reliable trains make communities wealthier, safer, more accessible, and more productive.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Arthur is just one of the reasons why we take our 58-year role as the national voice for passengers so seriously. Our work…YOUR work…is important. Frequent, reliable trains make communities wealthier, safer, more accessible, and more productive.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
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Everyone deserves access to a passenger rail network that fits their needs, and we are working every day to make sure that their voices are heard.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Everyone deserves access to a passenger rail network that fits their needs, and we are working every day to make sure that their voices are heard.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
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There are so many things we are thankful for, but we are especially grateful for our customers and employees!
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There are so many things we are thankful for, but we are especially grateful for our customers and employees!
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂
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#HappyThanksgiving from all of us on #TeamNS! 🦃
Today and every day, we’re thankful for the dedication of our railroaders, the trust of our customers, and the partnership of the communities we serve across our 22-state network.
Today and every day, we’re thankful for the dedication of our railroaders, the trust of our customers, and the partnership of the communities we serve across our 22-state network.
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from all of us on #TeamNS! 🦃
Today and every day, we’re thankful for the dedication of our railroaders, the trust of our customers, and the partnership of the communities we serve across our 22-state network.
Today and every day, we’re thankful for the dedication of our railroaders, the trust of our customers, and the partnership of the communities we serve across our 22-state network.
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Today and every day, we are thankful for the Union Pacific employees who are Building America. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today and every day, we are thankful for the Union Pacific employees who are Building America. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
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Iowa will be seeing high Amtrak ridership this holiday weekend.
who13.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Iowa will be seeing high Amtrak ridership this holiday weekend.
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Rams secondary has been one of the biggest positive surprises of the season
Sean McVay said the back end of the Rams defense as a whole is playing "really well."
Again praised assistant HC/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, safeties coach Chris Beake and defensive assistant Mike Harris for work with group.
"I'm just really, really pleased with how that's looked."
Again praised assistant HC/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, safeties coach Chris Beake and defensive assistant Mike Harris for work with group.
"I'm just really, really pleased with how that's looked."
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Rams secondary has been one of the biggest positive surprises of the season
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15 years after former WI Gov. Scott Walker killed a plan to return passenger rail to downtown Madison by refusing federal money for a high-speed line between MKE and the state's capital, the city's transpo officials have a station site in mind
Madison planners want to place an Amtrak station downtown. Here's why.
Efforts to restore passenger trains are ramping back up 15 years after Scott Walker turned down funding to reconnect Madison with Milwaukee by rail.
captimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
15 years after former WI Gov. Scott Walker killed a plan to return passenger rail to downtown Madison by refusing federal money for a high-speed line between MKE and the state's capital, the city's transpo officials have a station site in mind
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I thought they told us no one rides trains in America?
www.metro-magazine.com/10250854/amt...
www.metro-magazine.com/10250854/amt...
Amtrak Sets New Ridership and Revenue Records in FY25
With 34.5 million trips and $2.7 billion in ticket revenue, Amtrak reports its strongest year yet, driven by service improvements, new routes, and major capital investments.
www.metro-magazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I thought they told us no one rides trains in America?
www.metro-magazine.com/10250854/amt...
www.metro-magazine.com/10250854/amt...
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The Association was proud to have been invited to last week's ribbon cutting of the largest project opening to date for the CREATE Program's 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
(Check our IG reels for a video from the event)
(Check our IG reels for a video from the event)
Transportation leaders celebrate completion of $380 million South Side rail project
Officials say the completed rail flyover will reduce freight and passenger train conflicts and improve reliability along one of the country’s busiest freight corridors.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Association was proud to have been invited to last week's ribbon cutting of the largest project opening to date for the CREATE Program's 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
(Check our IG reels for a video from the event)
(Check our IG reels for a video from the event)
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I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
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Agree 💯 With Mr. Walsh.......
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Agree 💯 With Mr. Walsh.......
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The 2025 elections saw more than 80% of public transit measures passed nationwide, with over $11.6B for buses and trains.
That momentum matters for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor: communities across the country are voting for more, better #passengerrail.
www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...
That momentum matters for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor: communities across the country are voting for more, better #passengerrail.
www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...
2025 election results: More than 80% of U.S. public transit measures pass
Ballot measures ranged from enshrining funding for agencies and the establishment of a new regional transportation authority to policy adjustments to streamline building transit...
www.masstransitmag.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The 2025 elections saw more than 80% of public transit measures passed nationwide, with over $11.6B for buses and trains.
That momentum matters for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor: communities across the country are voting for more, better #passengerrail.
www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...
That momentum matters for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor: communities across the country are voting for more, better #passengerrail.
www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...