# passenger rail (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover passenger rail. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tastiest Calzones and Strombolis Eaten to Date](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/tastiest-calzones-and-strombolis-eaten-to-date/) _2026-08-21 · problogic · Panethos_ A short food post for those who love eating calzones and/or strombolis. Listed below are the best ones enjoyed to date in the United States and one in Italy. The restaurant isentified in West Lafayette was supremely popular amongst Purdue … Continue reading → ## [Working List: Tallest Water Towers of South Africa](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/working-list-tallest-water-towers-of-south-africa/) _2026-08-19 · problogic · Panethos_ Listed below are the known heights of water towers in South Africa. Much like the previous post for Latvia, information is limited on the internet. As more data becomes available, this post will be updated accordingly. Peace! 2-3. Crown Gardens … Continue reading → ## [Ranking Cities by Their Deepest Underground Station](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/ranking-cities-by-their-deepest-underground-station/) _2026-08-17 · problogic · Panethos_ This following list includes underground stations serving metros, subways, light rail, heavy/commuter rail, and/or intercity passenger railways. The list includes new stations that are under construction, but not those that are planned, as their design and/or funding may change. The … Continue reading → ## [Working List: Latvia’s Tallest Water Towers (Ūdens Torņi)](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/working-list-latvias-tallest-water-towers-udens-torni/) _2026-08-14 · problogic · Panethos_ Provided below is a working list of the tallest water towers (Ūdens Torņi) of Latvia. Unfortunately, not a lot of data was available online. As more information is found, the list will be updated accordingly. Peace/Miers! 2-3. Ķemeri Park Ūdenstornis Continue reading ## [Working List: Braided 🔀 Freeway On/Off Ramps in USA](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/working-list-braided-%f0%9f%94%80-freeway-ramps-in-the-usa/) _2026-08-12 · problogic · Panethos_ Listed below are the braided freeway ramps identified thus far across the United States. Fifteen states thus far have employed (or will be employing) this design to reduce weaving actions from lane to lane by drivers when exiting/entering a freeway. Continue reading ## [Largest Operational Solar Farm in Each State](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/10/largest-operational-solar-farm-in-each-state/) _2026-08-10 · problogic · Panethos_ Provided below is a list of the largest operational solar farm(s) in each state. As the title implies, the list does not include solar farms that are either proposed or under construction. As always, any additions, suggestions, or corrections are Continue reading ## [Braided 🔀 Freeway Segments in the United States](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/braided-freeway-segments-in-the-united-states/) _2026-08-07 · problogic · Panethos_ To this author s knowledge, these are the three (3) examples of expressway segments being braided in the United States at the current (or soon to be current) time. If any were missed, please feel free to forward them. This list Continue reading ## [The Merriest Carousels 🎠 Going ‘Round the USA](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/the-merriest-carousels-going-round-the-usa/) _2026-08-05 · problogic · Panethos_ Few things bring instant joy to youngsters and adults alike than riding a carousel (or merry-go-round). Riding up and down while rotating counter-clockwise to the sound of triumphant and festive music can bring a smile to anyone. Listed below are Continue reading ## [Canadian cities with the most 100k+ suburbs](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/canadian-cities-with-the-most-100k-suburbs/) _2026-08-03 · problogic · Panethos_ A minimum of two suburbs of 100k or more was requited for inclusion. All population figures are 2026 estimates by World Population Review. Toronto and Vancouver lead the way with 12 and nine respectively. Though neither Calgary nor Edmonton currently Continue reading ## [Best alternative/indie rock EP release by year](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/07/31/best-alternative-indie-rock-ep-release-by-year/) _2026-07-31 · problogic · Panethos_ Listed below are this blog author s favorites alternative/indie rock EP release for each year since 2000. The chart will be updated each calendar year or when previously unheard EPs are discovered that top the ones listed. Peace and rock on! Continue reading ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t69GW6h0LLPj) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Lessons in City Revitalization from Pueblo, Colorado](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/lessons-in-city-revitalization-from-pueblo-colorado/) _2026-07-29 · problogic · Panethos_ Listed below are some of the planning lessons from Pueblo, Colorado and its efforts to revitalize its central business district and redirect its overall economic destiny. As the dates identified within the post indicate, the revitalization effort has been a Continue reading ## [Elevated Planning Lessons from Vail Ski Country](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/elevated-planning-lessons-from-vail-ski-country/) _2026-07-27 · problogic · Panethos_ Provided below are ten elevated planning lessons from the heart of the Colorado Rockies Ski Country, Vail and the nearby cities of Avon, Eagle, and Edwards. Per the Census Bureau, the area is known as the Edwards Micropoilitan Statistical Area, Continue reading ## [Slow and Speedy Rock Band Names](https://panethos.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/slow-and-speedy-rock-band-names/) _2026-07-26 · problogic · Panethos_ Listed below are rock band names that include terms that relate to speedy and slow. Most surprising was that only one band was found with the word fast in their name. How is that possible given how many rock stars Continue reading ## [New Official Map: İzmir Metro, Türkiye by Evgeny Katyshev](https://transitmap.net/izmir-metro-evgeny-katyshev/) _2026-07-13 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Evgeny, who simply says: The new map of Izmir rapid transit I designed has been adopted as official one. Transit Maps says: Congratulations on this lovely little diagram becoming “official,” Evgeny! There’s a lot to like about it, especially the intelligent use of a 30-degree grid to match the real-world geography of İzmir \[…\] ## [Gananoque firefighters sharpen marine response skills during specialized training exercise](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/gananoque-firefighters-sharpen-marine-response-skills-during-specialized-training-exercise/wcm/65a57638-1834-41ad-a183-7bb25f8d21f8) _2026-06-26 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ Members of the Gananoque Fire Service took to the water Wednesday evening for specialized training focused on marine firefighting operations and water supply techniques used during emergency responses. The hands-on session included instruction and practical exercises involving marine operations, portable pump deployment and drafting water from fire apparatus — skills that can prove critical during… ## [Ribfest returns to Gananoque as thousands expected for milestone 20th edition](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/ribfest-returns-to-gananoque-as-thousands-expected-for-milestone-20th-edition/wcm/76286b67-f5bd-4593-bc35-a35ad2d09c83) _2026-06-26 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The smell of slow-cooked barbecue and the sounds of live music returned to Gananoque on Friday as the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest officially kicked off at the Lou Jeffries Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre. Celebrating its 20th edition this year, organizers say the event has grown into one of the community’s signature summer festivals, attracting \[…\] ## [Council approves free Wednesday parking exemption at Pine Street lot](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/council-approves-free-wednesday-parking-exemption-at-pine-street-lot/wcm/6cda47e1-b50d-4d48-ba2e-932ae78cb00c) _2026-06-23 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ Town council has approved a temporary exemption to its parking bylaw allowing free parking on Wednesdays in the Pine Street municipal lot to support a local seniors drop-in program. The decision was made following the declaration of two conflicts of interest that reduced the number of councillors participating in the decision. The exemption, which will \[…\] ## [Province rejects Gananoque request for budget extension](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/province-rejects-gananoque-request-for-budget-extension/wcm/4b35040c-27f3-435c-9dcf-3c1cfdcd8473) _2026-06-23 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The Province of Ontario has declined a request from the Town of Gananoque to extend approval timelines for its 2026 municipal budget, reaffirming that municipalities remain responsible for managing their own budgeting processes under existing legislation. The correspondence from Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Robert J. Flack, was received by the \[…\] ## [High-speed rail promises to boost tourism in urban areas](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/high-speed-rail-promises-to-boost-tourism-in-urban-areas/wcm/30b4c671-c0d4-4e2a-8d2f-30be2724369e) _2026-06-17 · Elliot Ferguson · Gananoque Reporter_ The Alto proposal's success in increasing the tourism sector depends on supporting policies and infrastructure along the route, consultant's report states ## [Young entrepreneurs launch into business](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/leeds-grenville-starter-company/wcm/159c13ed-b249-4a91-ade9-00ae69c0eced) _2026-06-12 · Catherine Orth, Special to The Recorder and Times · Gananoque Reporter_ Summer Company, Starter Company Plus cohorts introduced ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hRddiVcOqA9h) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [New Athens long-term care home expected to lose millions before opening](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/athens-long-term-care-home-losing-millions/wcm/e1b8ef45-999e-494f-a578-5673b7f34e32) _2026-06-10 · John Lawless · Gananoque Reporter_ Numerous delays in moving residents into the long-term care home is costing taxpayers millions of dollars ## [Gananoque pumping station delayed until late 2026](https://www.gananoquereporter.com/news/gananoque-pumping-station/wcm/6e98c410-bd2f-4ce7-af2f-b19d04fc1cdb) _2026-06-08 · Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter · Gananoque Reporter_ The Town of Gananoque’s East End Pumping Station upgrade project is now approximately 70 per cent complete, but is expected to be nearly a year behind schedule due to design issues, site conditions and construction delays. Council received an update on the $8-million infrastructure project during its June 3 meeting. The contract for the pumping \[…\] ## [Historical Map: Interurban Railways Around Chicago, c. 1921](https://transitmap.net/interurbans-chicago-1921/) _2026-06-08 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ A lovely map of the electric interurban lines radiating out from Chicago “over hill and valley, by lake and stream,” compiled by the Chicago Evening Standard newspaper. The source I obtained this map from tentatively dates it to 1921; perhaps people with more familiarity with the history of the railways represented would be able to \[…\] ## [The good, bad and awful of the Alto high speed rail project, and how to fix the flaws and concerns surrounding it](https://johnnyrenton.substack.com/p/the-good-bad-and-awful-of-the-alto) _2026-02-04 · Johnny Renton · Next Stop, Downtown Canada_ I’ll start off by saying that even with all the criticism and foul language I’m about to hurl at Alto, I am actually in favour of moving forward with high speed rail. ## [Submission – Official Map: Transperth Rail Diagram, 2026](https://transitmap.net/transperth-rail-2026/) _2026-01-12 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Noah, who says: I would appreciate a review of the updated system map for Transperth. Transit Maps says: This dates from October 2025, when the Armadale line was extended one station to Byford. Again, this is one of those diagrams that gets the job done, but absolutely lacks any finesse and craft. There’s \[…\] ## [Submission – Official Map: Chicago ‘L’, 2025](https://transitmap.net/submission-official-map-chicago-l-2025/) _2025-12-10 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Scott (among others), who says: CTA updated their iconic ‘L’ diagram earlier this year, and now that the temporary station outages for the Red-Purple Modernization project have been completed, figured this would be a great time to get your thoughts since the new version is a pretty dramatic departure from the previous iterations. \[…\] ## [Submission – Fantasy Map: Honolulu Skyline by Justin Kunimune](https://transitmap.net/fantasy-honolulu-justin-kunimune/) _2025-12-08 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Justin, who says: Hi, I’m a big fan of this blog! I’ve been working on a fantasy diagram for the Honolulu rapid transit system, Skyline, and wanted to submit it for you to review. As of this year, the system has one line that runs from East Kapolei (Kualakaʻi Station) to Kalihi (Kahauiki \[…\] ## [Submission – Unofficial Map: Trams of The Hague, The Netherlands by Hugo von der Thüsen](https://transitmap.net/tram-the-hague-hugo-von-der-thusen/) _2025-10-27 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by the designer, Hugo, who says: I have always been ashamed of the official transit diagram for the tram system of The Hague \[PDF link – Cam\]. It’s a weird A4-shaped portrait diagram oriented so that the beach is at the top which is a strange choice as most residents of The Hague would \[…\] ## [Submission – Official Map: Kansas City Streetcar Extension, 2025](https://transitmap.net/kc-streetcar-extension-2025/) _2025-10-24 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Jon in KC, who says: This is the new KC Streetcar pylon map, updated to reflect the Main Street Extension that opens this Friday, October 24th. It also shows the Riverfront Extension, which will open sometime early next year. I’m curious to get your thoughts. I have some concerns about the limited amount \[…\] ## [Submission – Unofficial Map: Klang Valley Integrated Transit by Eco](https://transitmap.net/klang-valley-integrated-transit-eco/) _2025-09-29 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Eco, who says: I made this redesign of Greater Kuala Lumpur’s rail and BRT map this summer for an competition, given their official map feels unusually sloppy \[Review from 2021 here: it looks much the same today – Cam\]. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Transit Maps says: Oh, I do like this! \[…\] ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aW78syWS4DI4) _2025-09-29 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Official Map: DART System Map, Texas, 2025](https://transitmap.net/dart-texas-system-map-2025/) _2025-09-18 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ DART’s long-awaited Silver Line is opening at the end of October, and the agency already has a map out well in advance, so let’s take a look, shall we? Look, this diagram is perfectly functional and does its job, but there are some absolutely baffling design decisions that have been made. First and foremost is \[…\] ## [Submission – Official Map: Kaohsiung MRT Diagram, Taiwan, 2025](https://transitmap.net/kaohsiung-mrt-025/) _2025-09-03 · Cameron Booth · Transit Maps_ Submitted by Emerson, who says: This is Kaohsiung MRT’s new system map, following the Red Line extension to Gangshan and the completion of the LRT loop. So far, Kaohsiung has not been featured on this site, so I would love to see your opinions on their map! Transit Maps says: I have to say that \[…\] ## [Public transit in an age of fascism and radical neoliberalism](https://johnnyrenton.substack.com/p/public-transit-in-an-age-of-fascism) _2025-08-26 · Johnny Renton · Next Stop, Downtown Canada_ In the final weeks of 2024 I found myself ready to once again start writing about Canadian public transport. ## [HIGH SPEED](https://straphanger.substack.com/p/high-speed) _2025-01-13 · Taras Grescoe · HIGH SPEED, from Taras Grescoe_ Introducing the Newsletter of the Global Passenger Rail Renaissance ## [Why VIA Rail will not make a full recovery in 2024](https://johnnyrenton.substack.com/p/why-via-rail-will-not-make-a-full) _2024-12-22 · Johnny Renton · Next Stop, Downtown Canada_ And why it might not happen in 2025 either…. ## [The Future is Electric!](https://straphanger.substack.com/p/the-future-is-electric) _2024-12-05 · Taras Grescoe · HIGH SPEED, from Taras Grescoe_ That's the story we're being sold. But not all electric transport is created equal. ## [Wondering About the Sound of Crickets?](https://straphanger.substack.com/p/wondering-about-the-sound-of-crickets) _2024-09-24 · Taras Grescoe · HIGH SPEED, from Taras Grescoe_ You'll Find My Straphanger Dispatches In a New Location