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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 2 MIN

Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

from Morning Edition · host Joel Rose

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.

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.

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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

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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.

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