Alan Zaremsky

In this discussion, Alan Zaremsky, a railroad engineering instructor at the University of Delaware, explores why the U.S. lacks a robust passenger train system like those in Europe and Japan. He explains the U.S. focus on freight over passengers due to economic priorities. Alan highlights geographical challenges and profit-driven freight models, detailing conflicts between freight and passenger needs. He also points to successful corridors and notes that building new passenger lines often requires public funding, making them less viable.