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- All Aboard - USA by Rail:
A guide to rail travel throughout North America, including tips from
other travelers and a free rail pass contest. (5/12/01)
- American Institute of
Tourism: American Institute of Tourism is a leading
provider of Travel & Tourism Education and Training.
(9-20-02)
Alaska:
- AlaskaPass: The
AlaskaPass Travelpass allows unlimited travel for foot passengers on
ferries, railroads, and motorcoach lines in Alaska, British Columbia,
Yukon, and Washington. (8/13/97)
- Alaska Railroad:
Fares, schedules, routes, excursions, and more from this official site
of the ARR. (8/12/97)
California:
- Altamont Commuter
Express: Everything you need to know to travel the system,
including tickets. (10/23/98)
- CalTrain: Information
on traveling this 77 mile scenic route between San Francisco and Gilroy
via San Jose, CA. (6/17/97)
- Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): The major operator
of bus and rail service in Los Angeles County. In addition, they provide
transportation planning, rail construction and multi-modal transit
services for the entire region. (10/24/97)
- Market Street
Railway: Today a colorful fleet of historic trolley cars
operates in the heart of San Francisco, just as they did decades ago,
returning a rich transit heritage to the city. (7/18/97)
-
Sacramento Regional Transit District: Official website of Sacramento's
light rail and bus system. (4-20-06)
- San Francisco Municipal
Railway: Official site of this city's famous cable car system.
(6/17/97)
-
Southern
California Railroad Resources: Unofficial source for Metrolink,
Coaster, San Diegans, San Joaquins, and Capitols. (6/17/97)
- Union
Station: Unofficial information about Los Angeles rail transit,
including maps and schedules for rail and subway. (6/17/97)
- Valley Transportation
Authority: Santa Clara, CA. Official site of VTA, including San
Jose light rail and Caltrain (11/2/97)
- Wizzle On
Rails: Helping you enjoy travel via the train, either virtually
or with information so you can plan your own trip in and around
California. (10/2/98)
Colorado:
- Denver
Light Rail: Denver, CO's light rail has become the way to avoid
traffic hassles and get around downtown. If you've got questions about
how to ride light rail, or what it costs, or where it goes - this is the
place to find out. (6/20/97)
Connecticut:
- Shore
Line East Commuter Rail Service: Unofficial information for
Connecticut Commuter Rail's service. (8/22/97)
- Shore Line
East: Official information, fares, schedules, lost & found,
and more for the SLE. (10/3/98)
Florida:
- Metrorail:
Miami, FL. Official Miami/Dade County transit site with basic
information on Metrorail and Metromover. (11/2/97)
- Tri-Rail: Official
site of the south FL service, featuring kids stuff, schedules, maps,
fares, and more. (6/17/97)
Georgia:
-
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority: Official website of Atlanta's
rapid transit and bus system. (4-20-06)
Illinois:
- Chicago Transit
Authority (CTA): Official schedules, maps, information, and all
you need to ride. (5/4/97)
- Metra Information
Center: All the information needed to ride the Chicago Metra
Rail commuter service. (6/17/97)
Indiana:
- Northern Indiana Commuter
Transportation District: Owner and operator of the South Shore
Line Passenger Service, with schedules, maps, and history of the line.
(9/17/97)
Massachusetts:
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority (MBTA): Fares, schedules, maps, history, points of
interest, jobs, and more from this Boston, MA area service. (6/17/97)
Missouri:
- St. Louis Regional
Transit: Official news, maps, schedules, fares, and more for
this system. (6/17/97)
- Missourians for
Rail Passenger Service: Working to save and add Rail Passenger Service to Missouri and
all MIDWEST US. (4-2-02)
New Jersey:
- Cape May Seashore Lines:
Train service for the Jersey Cape. (5/30/99)
- NJ Transit:
Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the
nation's third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit,
linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. Official
site. (6/20/97)
New York:
- Metro-North
Railroad: Official information, maps, schedules, tours, and more
for this NY service. (6/17/97)
- Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA): Schedules, maps, and more for New York's
transit system. (5/4/97)
- MTA-Long Island
Railroad: Holds the distinction of being the busiest railroad in
North America. (10/27/99)
-
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro: Official website of Buffalo's
light rail and bus system. (4-20-06)
- New York City Subway
Resources: Information, maps, photos, history, operations, and
more about this system. (6/17/97)
- New
York Subway Map: An online map of the entire NY underground
system. (6/17/97)
- Syracuse
OnTrack City Express: Syracuse, NY. A crosstown rail shuttle
service run by the NYS&W. The route covers the northern end of the
Northern Division's Syracuse Branch. Schedule, fares, and photos. (11/2/97)
North Carolina:
- North Carolina Department Of
Transportation: Rail Division: Information on the Piedmont and
Carolinian, plus other rail related information and news. (7/29/97)
Ohio:
- Greater Cleveland Regional
Transit Authority: Cleveland, OH. Fares, schedules, discounts,
news, and more. (8/29/00)
Oregon:
- Tri-County Metropolitan
Transportation District of Oregon (Tri-Met): Serving the Greater
Portland, OR, metropolitan region. Information and schedules for their
MAX Light Rail, plus info on rail projects. (10/24/97)
Pennsylvania:
- Pennways:
Highway and transportation website for Philadelphia and the Delaware
Valley. Mostly highways, but rail transit also. (2/6/98)
- Schuykill Valley Metro:
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the
Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) are exploring
transportation alternatives for the 62-mile Schuylkill River Valley
corridor between Reading and Philadelphia. (9/10/00)
- Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority (SEPTA): Fares, timetables, maps, news,
promotions, and more. (6/20/97)
Texas:
- Dallas Area Rapid
Transit: Gets you around Dallas and 12 suburban cities with a
wide range of public transit services and customer facilities tailored
to make your trip fast, comfortable, and economical. (11/8/97)
Utah:
-
UTA Trax Schedules: Utah Transit Authority website, including
the TRAX light rail service and information on proposed commuter rail.
(3-30-05)
Virginia:
- The Virginia
Highwayman: Highway and transportation history website for
Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Mainly highways, but rail
transit also. (2/6/98)
- Virginia Railway Express:
VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to
Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C. (7/27/97)
Washington:
- Getting There
By Train In Washington State: Official information on passenger
travel in WA, including maps, stations, and more. (8/29/97)
Washington D.C:
- Washington,
DC, Metro System: Map, schedule, and fare information courtesy
of the Washington Post. (6/20/97)
- The Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Official website of Washington DC Metro
system (bus & rail). (3-8-02)
Canada:
- Toronto
Transit Commission: Toronto, Ontario. The quick, convenient and
safe way to get around Metropolitan Toronto. An extensive subway system
is linked with bus, streetcar and Scarborough Rapid Transit. (10/24/97)
-
VIA Rail Canada:
Extensive travel information, including photos, fares, schedules,
excursions, and much more. (English/French) (6/16/97)
This section maintained by martinoakes@charter.net updated: March 10, 2008