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I saw this on the web and wonder if other railroads have looked into this technology? "New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has struggled for years with decaying leaves on the line during what its president Phillip Eng calls “low-adhesion season.” Trains can struggle to accelerate or stop...

I saw this on the internet.. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-to-add-texas-eagle-stop-in-de-soto-mo/

Amtrak announced its USA Rail Pass would be on sale through March 29 (2022) for $399, a savings of $100 off the regular $499 price.

I rode this back in the seventies...lots of fun for kids. "The Grand Canyon Railway has announced its steam engine will pull trains at 9:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month from March through October 2022, as well as on February 21 (President’s Day), April 22 (Earth Day), and September...

I saw this article and I found it easy to understand because of the maps showing the routes. https://www.fastcompany.com/90713249/4-underused-u-s-rail-lines-that-should-get-a-second-life "New York City is crisscrossed with train tracks. Some of them, like the Rockaway Beach Branch, have sat...

Trucks dominate US freight. Using low paid, under trained, and under qualified drivers can lead to disaster. https://www.denverpost.com/2021/12/16/rogel-aguilera-mederos-sentence-mandatory-minimum/

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-eurostar-is-undeniably-better-than-amtraks-acela-review-photos-2021-11 "I rode the famed Eurostar high-speed train between London and Paris and saw how it's undeniably better than Amtrak's Acela"

I found this (and a bunch of equivalents) on Amazon. It can heat or cool a can sized container. "Cold and hot dual-use, heating effect 55~65℃, cooling effect -3℃~5℃, more convenient to use." Rated Voltage: DC12V Rated Power: <36W Rated Current: <3A Heating Temperature: <30W Working Environment...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2018/09/16/these-clever-travel-jackets-will-help-you-avoid-new-airline-baggage-fees/amp/ These people have come up with some interesting ways to carry on. It reminds me of an old Jack Benny TV show where he has his man, Rochester, help him try...

So, no more horses on Amtrak because of this rule change? "The U.S. Department of Transportation just announced a major revision to its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) with specific updates to the Traveling by Air with Service Animals section. In it, the agency makes a final ruling on emotional...

Swiss Pilots who are largely unable to fly during the coronavirus pandemic could retrain as train drivers. Switzerland’s flag carrier Swiss and subsidiary airline Edelweiss are currently looking into the feasibility of offering a retraining programme, reports French newspaper Le Point. While...

Work on bridge for high speed rail project stopped by errors Construction errors, along with possible design problems, have halted work on a major bridge for California’s high speed rail project in Central California, the Los Angeles Times reports. The bridge in Madera County, north of the town...

This on Trains magazine about the recent move to cut services " WASHINGTON — Any savings Amtrak management may achieve by reducing most long-distance trains to triweekly service will be overshadowed by a precipitous drop in revenue, additional unforeseen expenses, and a crippled ability to...