The Return of Passenger Trains

Passenger trains are important in US history. For a century, train stations were the primary entrances to our cities. Over the past several decades, trains have become less prominent for a variety of reasons. However, the time has come for trains to make a comeback. The Federal Rail Administration has recently rolled out its Corridor ID grants, providing new investment into passenger rail. Among the corridors selected to receive new funding is the Amtrak Heartland Flyer, which currently runs from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City. The new proposal would extend the route north to Edmond, Guthrie, Perry, Ponca City Arkansas City, Wichita, and Newton, connecting to the Amtrak Southwest Chief. In this video, we go on a road trip to all of these towns along the planned route, while simultaneously learning the history of Penn Station in New York City.

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Ponca City Depot: https://abandonedok.com/ponca-city-depot/