inter-city passenger rail Archives

Christensen: Here’s how the proposed train link from Boise to Salt Lake and Vegas misses the mark

by Mike Christensen | Nov 9, 2023 | Salt Lake City

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Editorial: Utah cities could connect by passenger rail in 5 years if a state agency can coordinate billions in federal funding

by Mike Christensen | Jan 14, 2021 | Editorial, Opinion, Transportation, UTA

In recent years, the Wasatch Front has enjoyed the addition of commuter rail, light rail, and a streetcar. However, options are still limited for those wishing to travel beyond the Wasatch Front without a car. For the past decade, I’ve been researching how Utah...