The United States of America's Forgotten Metro - The Tren Urbano: Episode 127

Today, we'll be discussing America's OTHER forgotten metro line, the Tren Urbano. Just how did Puerto Rico get an elevated rail system, why didn't it get a ring of rail around the whole island, and how might it be made better? In the news: the Kansas City Streetcar will reach its full length starting in May (6.4 miles). Links and stuffs Merch:https://shop.trlpod.com/ Twitter:@TheRedLine_pod YouTube channel:The Red Line Podcast Spotify:The Red Line Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepodcasters Email:[email protected] Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension to open for passenger service May 18 [2]KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM: S-Line extension aims to provide easier access to businesses, housing in Sugar House [3]City of Kansas City: KC Streetcar Starts Rolling to the River on May 18 [4]Wikipedia: Puerto Rico [5]Wikipedia: Tren Urbano § Rolling stock [6]Wikipedia: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority [7]U.S. Department of Transportation: Tren Urbano [8]Robert Schwandl's Urban Rail Blog: SAN JUAN Tren Urbano [9]Metro Magazine: Tren Urbano represents historic landmark for Puerto Rico [10]Yo Soy Borinquen: Tren Urbano (Urban Train) [11]Greater Greater Washington: Metro has a twin in San Juan, Puerto Rico [12]Wikipedia: Rail transport in Puerto Rico [13]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: CPI Inflation Calculator [14]Sistema de Metro de Puerto Rico (Map from TUSCA, 1972)