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. MEEP MEEP - The New Mexico Rail Runner: Episode 124

    2D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Oops! Duplicate Episode gone Evil - Utah Legislative Session: Episode 120

    JAN 28

    Oops! Duplicate Episode gone Evil - Utah Legislative Session: Episode 120

    In which Sofia wrote an episode that needs a guest, then pivoted and accidentally wrote an episode we already did (#95), so we rant about Utah bills for the 2026 legislative session for an hour. We hope this is at the very least informative to our viewers about how screwed Utah is, and at the very most it affects some small positive change in the world (if only as a coping mechanism). 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 0:00 cold open & realizing we've already done this one (Episode 95) 3:31 The trans flag in Sofi's flag display is in the drawer instead of on the wall 4:31Episcopilled 5:30 BILL: H.B. 183 (2026)[1] 7:15 A nuclear bomb for trans people 11:32 LEA = "local education agency" not "law enforcement agency" – to Sofi's credit the definition of this is buried so far in state code it took me a good 5-10 minutes to find 14:16[2] 20:15 artillery side plot 23:06 BILL: H.B. 152 (2026)[3] 24:48 state boundaries 28:29 HUC-10 map 30:32 BILL: H.B. 196 (2026)[5] 33:13 Trevor Lee's district map 33:59 BILL: H.B. 96 (2026)[7] 36:00 OTC Ivermectin [8] 37:35 BILL: H.B. 84 (2026)[9] 39:07 state boundaries cont. 39:12 HUC-2 map 39:46 HUC-4 map 41:36 HUC-8 map 43:59 HUC-14 map 45:59 HUC-12 map 47:30 HUC-8 map again 48:29 statewide canal map 50:47 Trump-stapo 1:03:51 Sofi's bill tracker (hopefully will post soon, don't be afraid to make your own!) 1:08:01 outro References & notes [1]Utah State Legislature: HB0183 [2]Erin In The Morning: Over 400,000 Transgender People Have Moved States Since Trump's Election [3]Utah State Legislature: HB0152 [4]U.S. Geological Survey: How can I find the HUC (Hydrologic Unit Code) for a stream? How can I find the name/location of a stream using the HUC? [5]Utah State Legislature: HB0196 [6]The National Map: 3D Viewer [7]Utah State Legislature: HB0096 [8]MedPage Today: These States Now Allow OTC Ivermectin, and More May Follow [9]Utah State Legislature: HB0084

    1h 17m
  6. North America's Southernmost Rapid Transit - The Panama City Metro: Episode 119

    JAN 21

    North America's Southernmost Rapid Transit - The Panama City Metro: Episode 119

    Today, we're discussing North America’s southernmost rapid transit system, the Panama City Metro. Just how did the world's most isthmus-y country get a metro, and where will it go next? All this, after The News. (And how exactly does one cross the Panama Canal?) 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]Library of Congress: Speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt, New York (Transcript) [2]Rice University: John F. Kennedy Speech [3]Mass Transit: Ontario government extends One Fare free transfer program for another two years [4]Mass Transit: MARTA to launch NextGen Bus Network April 2026 [5]u/luxusbuerg: Piss car VS c*m car [6]Reddit: r/BenGarrisonC*mEdits (which managed to get banned between recording and publication) [7]Reddit: (post lost to the winds of time) [8]Reddit: (post lost to the winds of time) [9]The Texas Tribune: What's next after a court blocked Texas' gerrymandered maps [10]Wikipedia: Panama Metro § Lines 6, 7, and 8 (tram) [11]Bus Ex: El Metro de Panama: The first of its kind in Central America [12]El Metro de Panamá [13]El Metro de Panamá: Project Ramal Airport [14]International Railway Journal: Panama City's first metro line nears completion [15]Sisgeo: Panama City metro project [16]Wikipedia: Panama City § Economy [17]Wikipedia: Panama [18]Wikipedia: Panama Canal [19]Google Maps: Bridge of the Americas & southwest of Panama City [20]US Inflation Calculator: Inflation Calculator [21]Dronepicr: Panama Papers (photo) [22]u/Talgoporta: Panama City Metro accordingly to masterplan network by 2040

    1h 2m
  7. The Commuter's Friend: Chicago's Skokie Swift: Episode 118

    12/31/2025

    The Commuter's Friend: Chicago's Skokie Swift: Episode 118

    Today, we're discussing Chicago's strangest transit line: The Skokie Swift. Just why does the random yellow line at the top of the L map exist, and is it good for anything? 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: REM's Deux-Montagnes branch begins passenger service [2]Curbed Chicago: When Chicago's Yellow Line was the future of urban transportation [3]Wikipedia: Yellow Line (CTA) § History [4]CTA: CTA, Skokie Celebrate 50 years of Swift 'L' Service [5]JFK Library: Legislative Summary: Housing [6]The Trolley Dodger: Skokie Swift: The "True Gen" [7]The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal: Skokie Swift: "The Commuter's Friend" [8]CTA: CTA CONVERTING SKOKIE SWIFT TO THIRD RAIL POWER [9]Wikipedia: Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad [10]UtahRails.net: The Golden Pass: Parleys Canyon, Utah [11]Jameslwoodward: Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad coach #700. [12]Roger Puta: The Skokie Swift's rolling stock was dedicated of four 5000-series trainsets, seen here in April 1966. [13]Jonathan Lee: A rare four-car Yellow Line / Skokie Swift train of Bombardier-built 5000-series 'L' cars sweeps through Oakton Curve in Skokie.

    43 min
  8. New York's Worst Railway - The SIR: Episode 117

    12/17/2025

    New York's Worst Railway - The SIR: Episode 117

    Today, we're discussing New York's least used rail transit service: the Staten Island Railway. Just why does the SIR still exist, and will it ever be connected to NYC proper? 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]Wikipedia: Staten Island Railway [2]MTA: Staten Island West Shore Expressway Proposal [3]Wikipedia: History of the Staten Island Railway [4]MTA: Staten Island West Shore Alternatives - Korean War Veterans Parkway + Richmond Avenue [5]Staten Island Media Group: Then and Now: Railroad tracks that carried life around Staten Island [6]Railfanning.org: How the Staten Island Railway Went from Three Lines to One [7]MTA: Staten Island Railway timetable [8]Wikipedia: Staten Island [9]Google Maps: Stapleton [10]International Railway Journal: Ferromex owner to acquire Florida East Coast Railway [11]nycsubway.org: Retired Fleet [12]Wikipedia: List of The Pink Panther characters § The Little Man [13]Mass Transit: Honolulu's Skyline Segment 2 begins passenger service [14]Mass Transit: Santa Clara VTA confirms single bore as preferred tunnel configuration for BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project [15]Car Free Keith: Honolulu's Driverless Metro Line Just Got a Lot Better [16]NYPL: Ferry Terminal, St. George, Staten Island, N.Y. (buildings with trains and r.r. tracks) (NYPL b15279351-104684)

    1h 19m
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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
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 The Red Line Podcasters
  • Show Website
    The Red Line Podcast

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