High Speed Rail Alliance
@hsrail.bsky.social
Our Alliance connects individuals, community leaders and elected officials who seek the game-changing power of high-speed trains.
Elijah McCoy – born in Canada in 1844 to American parents, educated in Scotland – invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and ships, patented in 1872. By 1899, McCoy lubricator was in use on almost all North American #railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
February 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Elijah McCoy – born in Canada in 1844 to American parents, educated in Scotland – invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and ships, patented in 1872. By 1899, McCoy lubricator was in use on almost all North American #railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
Regional rail connects people and communities by fast, frequent, and affordable trains throughout the day.
NER and SEPTA footage courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#regionalrail #trains #highspeedrail
NER and SEPTA footage courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#regionalrail #trains #highspeedrail
February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Regional rail connects people and communities by fast, frequent, and affordable trains throughout the day.
NER and SEPTA footage courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#regionalrail #trains #highspeedrail
NER and SEPTA footage courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#regionalrail #trains #highspeedrail
Granville T. Woods (1866-1910) was an inventor who created a system for safer third-rail contacts for electric trains.
This month, we honor the contributions of Black Americans to the railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
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This month, we honor the contributions of Black Americans to the railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Granville T. Woods (1866-1910) was an inventor who created a system for safer third-rail contacts for electric trains.
This month, we honor the contributions of Black Americans to the railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
This month, we honor the contributions of Black Americans to the railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
New webinar incoming! On Friday, Feb. 20, Swedish architect Fredrik Skåtar will present how passenger rail shapes everyday life, drawing on European examples from Berlin, Stuttgart, and the Flemish Diamond.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
New webinar incoming! On Friday, Feb. 20, Swedish architect Fredrik Skåtar will present how passenger rail shapes everyday life, drawing on European examples from Berlin, Stuttgart, and the Flemish Diamond.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Black History Month NJ Transit train at Short Hills, New Jersey.
Throughout this month, we will highlight Black innovators who shaped the history of American railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
Throughout this month, we will highlight Black innovators who shaped the history of American railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
February 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The Black History Month NJ Transit train at Short Hills, New Jersey.
Throughout this month, we will highlight Black innovators who shaped the history of American railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
Throughout this month, we will highlight Black innovators who shaped the history of American railroads.
#BlackHistoryMonth2026
HighSpeedRail.US
An effort to establish regional rail between Chicago and Milwaukee via Kenosha and Racine has been revived. Learn more about this exciting development brewing in the Badger State.
#milwaukee #racine #kenosha #wisconsin #trains
#milwaukee #racine #kenosha #wisconsin #trains
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
An effort to establish regional rail between Chicago and Milwaukee via Kenosha and Racine has been revived. Learn more about this exciting development brewing in the Badger State.
#milwaukee #racine #kenosha #wisconsin #trains
#milwaukee #racine #kenosha #wisconsin #trains
We’re going to California – but not for the 🏈 #SuperBowl! This week, a High Speed Rail Alliance delegation of elected leaders from the Midwest will meet with California officials on #highspeedrail development, rail car procurement, and thinking BIG about #trains at the state level. Let's gooo!
January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We’re going to California – but not for the 🏈 #SuperBowl! This week, a High Speed Rail Alliance delegation of elected leaders from the Midwest will meet with California officials on #highspeedrail development, rail car procurement, and thinking BIG about #trains at the state level. Let's gooo!
What exactly is high-speed rail? Our outreach manager Jordan Pokorney returns to tell you all about it.
Shinkansen 🎥 courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#highspeedrail #trains #transit
Shinkansen 🎥 courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#highspeedrail #trains #transit
January 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM
What exactly is high-speed rail? Our outreach manager Jordan Pokorney returns to tell you all about it.
Shinkansen 🎥 courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#highspeedrail #trains #transit
Shinkansen 🎥 courtesy of Stephen Hudgins
#highspeedrail #trains #transit
Want to help bring great trains back on American rails?
Become a High Speed Rail Alliance member before 2:20 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 20 to receive a notebook - and the chance to appear in an upcoming TikTok!
Learn more and join us at www.hsrail.org/220-by-220/
Become a High Speed Rail Alliance member before 2:20 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 20 to receive a notebook - and the chance to appear in an upcoming TikTok!
Learn more and join us at www.hsrail.org/220-by-220/
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Want to help bring great trains back on American rails?
Become a High Speed Rail Alliance member before 2:20 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 20 to receive a notebook - and the chance to appear in an upcoming TikTok!
Learn more and join us at www.hsrail.org/220-by-220/
Become a High Speed Rail Alliance member before 2:20 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 20 to receive a notebook - and the chance to appear in an upcoming TikTok!
Learn more and join us at www.hsrail.org/220-by-220/
A High Speed Rail Alliance delegation, led by Executive Director Rick Harnish, is going to California next week. We will educate Midwestern elected officials about the newly electrified @caltrain system and California High-Speed Rail, and urge them to think BIG about state-led rail endeavors.
January 20, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A High Speed Rail Alliance delegation, led by Executive Director Rick Harnish, is going to California next week. We will educate Midwestern elected officials about the newly electrified @caltrain system and California High-Speed Rail, and urge them to think BIG about state-led rail endeavors.
What goes into creating the world's best train stations? On Friday, Feb. 6, you have the chance to find out on a webinar with Stephan Helmbold from DB E.C.O. North America.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
What goes into creating the world's best train stations? On Friday, Feb. 6, you have the chance to find out on a webinar with Stephan Helmbold from DB E.C.O. North America.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our outreach manager Jordan Pokorney is making another video. It's short and highly informational. Coming soon. 🎥 🎬 📽️ 🍿
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Our outreach manager Jordan Pokorney is making another video. It's short and highly informational. Coming soon. 🎥 🎬 📽️ 🍿
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
2025 ends at midnight. So does your chance to make a tax-deductible gift that builds America's high-speed rail future.
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
2025 ends at midnight. So does your chance to make a tax-deductible gift that builds America's high-speed rail future.
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support boosts leverage in the fight for better trains next year.
Donate now at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude for the people who made our work possible this year.
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude for the people who made our work possible this year.
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Your support turns frustration into progress as we continue to fight for better trains in North America.
Please donate today at www.hsrail.org/donate-year-...
Galesburg, IL - The sublime moment when the train is coming 😀
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Galesburg, IL - The sublime moment when the train is coming 😀
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
More people should be able to experience this feeling more often.
Join us at HighSpeedRail.US
Merry Christmas from the High Speed Rail Alliance. Santa didn't bring us a national high-speed rail network this year, but we're going to continue to fight for one.
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
December 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Merry Christmas from the High Speed Rail Alliance. Santa didn't bring us a national high-speed rail network this year, but we're going to continue to fight for one.
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
#christmas #trains #highspeedrail
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Give yourself a gift this 🎄 holiday season ❄️ by signing up for our free newsletter at www.hsrail.org/subscribe-to.... Stay warm and informed with the High Speed Rail Alliance every week 😎 🚄
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Give yourself a gift this 🎄 holiday season ❄️ by signing up for our free newsletter at www.hsrail.org/subscribe-to.... Stay warm and informed with the High Speed Rail Alliance every week 😎 🚄
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
#trains #highspeedrail #holidays
#Christmas is coming!
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#Christmas is coming!
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We thanked our elected officials and allies for their work to pass this law - State Sen. Ram Villivalam and Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado; Rep. Kam Buckner; Tim Drea, president of the @ilaflcio.bsky.social; and transit advocates Jack Darin of the @sierraclub.org and Amy Rynell of @atalliance.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We thanked our elected officials and allies for their work to pass this law - State Sen. Ram Villivalam and Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado; Rep. Kam Buckner; Tim Drea, president of the @ilaflcio.bsky.social; and transit advocates Jack Darin of the @sierraclub.org and Amy Rynell of @atalliance.bsky.social.
Whether you’re pushing for high-speed rail, better buses, or safer streets, transportation advocate @carterlavin.bsky.social has the roadmap to turn your ideas into impact. Join us for a conversation inspired by his new book at www.hsrail.org/events/if-yo...
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Whether you’re pushing for high-speed rail, better buses, or safer streets, transportation advocate @carterlavin.bsky.social has the roadmap to turn your ideas into impact. Join us for a conversation inspired by his new book at www.hsrail.org/events/if-yo...
This #GivingTuesday2025, please make a gift to the High Speed Rail Alliance at www.hsrail.org/donate-givin... to help reconnect America with great trains. By becoming a member, you join the movement to build a rail-forward future where communities thrive though sustainable travel.
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This #GivingTuesday2025, please make a gift to the High Speed Rail Alliance at www.hsrail.org/donate-givin... to help reconnect America with great trains. By becoming a member, you join the movement to build a rail-forward future where communities thrive though sustainable travel.