Pittsburgh’s High-Speed Rail Fantasy

Should Pittsburghers stop dreaming about high-speed rail and start celebrating the trains we already have? The reality of having one is a lot more complicated and Axios Pittsburgh’s Ryan Deto is here to explain why. He and host Megan Harris talk about why geography, money and politics make high-speed rail such a long shot and why Pittsburgh’s slower Amtrak service might actually be the thing worth discovering…or rediscovering. Plus, they talk about the upcoming expansion of service between Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and New York and what it could mean for train travel in the region. Notes and references from today’s show: Stop dreaming about high-speed rail [Axios Pittsburgh]  More Amtrak service from Pittsburgh starts in November [Axios Pittsburgh]  Amtrak to add second Pittsburgh-NYC train [Axios Pittsburgh] First look: Kamin Science Center's indoor go-karts [Axios Pittsburgh] PIT opens first public outdoor airport terrace [Axios Pittsburgh] Inside look: Citizens Live at The Wylie [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, August 31st episode: Carnegie Library Propel Schools Film Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.