The Southern Rail Commission's recent efforts were detailed in a feature story on AL.com — Alabama's leading digital news outlets.

The article references:

Recent passenger rail Congressional activity
Ongoing efforts to fund studies looking at the restoration and creation of various routes
Growing anti-Amtrak rhetoric in Washington
Building local support with and for elected officials and community leaders
Growing trends pointing to a resurgence in demand for passenger rail
Renewed focus on development of and around rail stations