Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- By NPR
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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately-run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.