The Red Line Podcast

Alex Fielder, Kyle Holland, and "Three Raccoons in a Trenchcoat" Dunstan
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The Red Line Public Transit Podcast discusses transit topics near, far, small, and big. Listen in as we dig deep into common transit issues as well as ones that may have never crossed your mind.

  1. Kitchenloo's ION - A CHARGED LRT: Ep. 128

    May 27

    Kitchenloo's ION - A CHARGED LRT: Ep. 128

    Today on the show, we're talking about the Waterloo region’s remarkable LRT system: the ION. Just how did such a small city get a light rail transit system, and where might it go next? All this, after The News. 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: UTA's Midvalley Express BRT begins passenger service [2]KSL News Utah: Proposed Data Center in Box Elder County [3]@AnalytiKroll: Video of the driver flooring it into the wall. [4]Wikipedia: Ion rapid transit [5]Grand River Transit: Performance measures [6]CTV News: Timeline: Looking back at a 17-year journey to ION [7]Green Municipal Fund: Case study: Region of Waterloo, ON, develops LRT to connect its urban centres [8]Region of Waterloo: Stage 2 ION [9]Region of Waterloo: The ION Story

    1h 1m
  2. The United States of America's Forgotten Metro - The Tren Urbano: Episode 127

    May 14

    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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com 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)

    54 min
  3. Railway to Heaven - LA's Angel's Flight: Episode 126

    Apr 29

    Railway to Heaven - LA's Angel's Flight: Episode 126

    Today on the show, we’ll be discussing Angel's Flight, which might be the shortest passenger railway still running. Just why does LA of all places have a funicular railway, and how did it stick around? All this on today's show. (Sofi didn't write any news, but not to worry, WE [humans] WENT TO THE MOON!!!!) 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Hank Green: Explaining the Most Important Artemis II Photos [2]Wikipedia: Angels Flight [3]Wikipedia: Bunker Hill, Los Angeles § Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project [4]Angels Flight (r) Railway: History of Angels Flight (r) [5]Discover Los Angeles: Angels Flight: The Story of an L.A. Icon [6]California Historic Route 66 Association: Angels Flight Railway [7]American Ghost Walks: Angels Flight: LA's Haunted Railway & Its Mysterious History [8]Angels Flight (r) Railway: The Story of an L.A. Icon [9]Wikipedia: 3rd Street (Los Angeles) [10]Water and Power Associates: Third Street Tunnel [11]MonServicePublic: How to get about on foot in the Principality [12]The Tim Traveller and Matt Gray: In Monaco, Elevators Are A Form Of Public Transport. So We Raced Them.

    42 min
  4. Holy Week Special - The Chapel Cars of America: Episode 125

    Apr 15

    Holy Week Special - The Chapel Cars of America: Episode 125

    Today on the show, we're talking about one of the strangest artefacts of America's railway age: the chapel car. How and why were these churches on the rails built, and are they still around today? All this, after The News. 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: Sound Transit begins passenger service on Line 2 Crosslake Connection [2]Wikipedia: Railroad chapel car [3]Chapel Cars of America [4]JSTOR Daily: Railroad Chapel Cars Brought God to the People [5]Pullman History Site: The Pullman Company - Chapel Cars [6]This Train Is Bound For Glory - Chapter Two [7]Heroes, Heroines, and History: Chapel Cars [8]Accidentally Wes Anderson: Chapel Car "Grace" [9]Orthodox History: Churches on wheels: then and now [10]Catholic Stand: A Catholic Holy Roller: The Story of the St. Anthony Chapel Car [11]Fargo History: Gethsemane Cathedral

    46 min
  5. MEEP MEEP - The New Mexico Rail Runner: Episode 124

    Apr 1

    MEEP MEEP - The New Mexico Rail Runner: Episode 124

    Today, we're discussing the New Mexico RailRunner, which is one of America's strangest experiments in intercity railroading. Just how did Albuquerque of all places end up with such an interesting train system, and where might the RailRunner go next? All this, after The News. 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: L.A. Metro sees drop in most crime rates in 2025 while expanding security presence [2]Wikipedia: New Mexico Rail Runner Express [3]Trains Magazine: New Mexico Rail Runner Express [4]Rio Metro: Rail Anniversary [5]El Palacio: Tracks Through Time [6]Rio Metro: Weekday Schedule [7]Wikipedia: Albuquerque, New Mexico [8]Rio Metro: Sandoval County Bus Schedules [9]Wikipedia: List of states and territories of the United States [10]STB: UP-NS Merger Resources [11]Jacob Geller: Indiana Jones and the Objective Existence of God [12]American Red Cross: Mission Red Talking Points [13]Online Etymology Dictionary: phlebotomy [14]Rio Metro: Wi-Fi [15]Rio Metro: Rail Runner System Map

    52 min
  6. America's Highest Railways - The Mighty Cograil: Episode 123

    Mar 18

    America's Highest Railways - The Mighty Cograil: Episode 123

    Today's show is a story of two+one tourist cog railways in the United States. Two, the Pikes Peak Railway and the Mount Washington Railway, are notable nationwide tourist attractions that scale some of the most formidable peaks in their halves of the country. The other is the Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway, which is about a half mile in length. We'll begin with the former. Patreon-exclusive companion episode coming out soon! 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Wasatch Backcountry Alliance: Mill Creek Canyon Winter Pilot Shuttle! [2]Erin In The Morning [3]Utah State Legislature: SB0242 [4]The Salt Lake Tribune: Proposed Power District road upgrades could be illegal under Utah traffic-calming bill [5]Wikipedia: Rack railway [6]Wikipedia: Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway [7]The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway: Cog History [8]Wikipedia: Pikes Peak Cog Railway [9]Wikipedia: Pikes Peak § Recorded discovery [10]Wikipedia: Pike Expedition [11]Wikipedia: Mount Washington Cog Railway [12]ASCE: Mount Washington Cog Railway [13]Wikipedia: Rack railway [14]Wikipedia: List of the highest major summits of the United States [15]Building Salt Lake: UDOT’s choice for rail expansion at Point of the Mountain wilts under analysis [Opinion] [16]American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Casualties [17]Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemic death rates by country [18]Wikipedia: Demographic history of the United States [19]The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway: FAQ [20]WFRC: Oquirrh Connection Feasibility Study Report [21]SLCo Parks & Rec: Butterfield, Rose, and Yellow Fork Canyons Open Space and Trails Master Plan [22]ACLU Utah: HB517 (Sensitive Materials)

    1h 2m
  7. Water Taxis - America's Most Nonconforming Transit: Episode 122

    Mar 4

    Water Taxis - America's Most Nonconforming Transit: Episode 122

    Today on the show, we're talking about water taxis. What are they, how do they differ from more traditional ferries, and do they have any applications in the great state of Utah? All this, after The News. 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: Sound Transit Crosslake Connection to open March 28 [2]Mass Transit: L.A. Metro selects underground heavy rail as locally preferred alternative for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project [3]Wikipedia: Water taxi [4]Wikipedia: Ferry [5]Yachting: Onboard the Venice Water Taxi [6]New York Water Taxi: The History of New York Water Taxi [7]ACTV: Linee di navigazione \ Waterborne routes [8]Dolphin Water Taxi: Personal Water Taxi Vs. Public Ferry; Which One is Right For You? [9]Wikipedia: Vaporetto [10]Wikipedia: Venice [11]Wikipedia: New York Water Taxi [12]electrive: Stockholm welcomes the world’s first electric-powered hydrofoil ferry [13]Tom Scott: This electric ferry uses a very long extension cord [14]Tom Scott: The Vengabus Timetable [15]Lars Petrus: The IKEA Dictionary [16]Project Britain: Understanding old British money - pounds, shillings and pence [17]WFRC: Oquirrh Connection Feasibility Study Report [18]William England - Ferry boats in the bay, New York

    47 min
  8. The Quebec City Tramway: Episode 121

    Feb 20

    The Quebec City Tramway: Episode 121

    Today, we'll be discussing the Quebec City tramway, or rather, the lack thereof. Just why has Quebec's capital city found it so difficult to build a light rail line, and what might be needed to get it back on ‘track‽‽‽‽‽‽‽‽‽’TM ® All this, after The News ™. 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:theredlinepodcasters@gmail.com Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: CHSRA issues request for qualifications for co-development agreement to speed up completion of high-speed rail project [2]Wikipedia: Château Frontenac [3]Wikipedia: Quebec City Tramway [4]Wikipedia: Quebec City tramway (1865–1948) [5]CDPQ Infra: TramCité [6]TramCité: Un tramway sur mesure pour Québec [7]CDPQ Infra: Carte QC complet [8]CBC News: Quebec unveils new details about future Quebec City tramway [9]Railway News: SYSTRA Canada Chosen to Design Quebec Tramway [10]Railway Technology: Quebec City Tramway Network, Canada [11]Visit Québec City: Public Transportation in Québec City [12]Wikipedia: Réseau de transport de la Capitale [13]RTC: Réseau de transport de la Capitale [14]Wikipedia: Quebec Bridge [15]Bank of Canada: Inflation Calculator [16]Woke 2

    46 min
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The Red Line Public Transit Podcast discusses transit topics near, far, small, and big. Listen in as we dig deep into common transit issues as well as ones that may have never crossed your mind.

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  • Creator
    Alex Fielder, Kyle Holland, and "Three Raccoons in a Trenchcoat" Dunstan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2021 The Red Line Podcasters
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    The Red Line Podcast

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