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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Rail Advocates Say Brightline's Shocking Safety Numbers Are Part of a Bigger Problem - Streetsblog USA

Brightline trains have killed an astounding 182 people since beginning service in 2018, averaging one death every 13 days on the tracks.
Public health
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Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Amtrak's new trains will have bigger windows, comfier seats, and higher speeds

Amtrak's new Airo trains enhance passenger experience with improved comfort and accessibility features as part of broad modernization efforts.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Amtrak's new trains will have bigger windows, comfier seats, and higher speeds

Amtrak's new Airo trains enhance passenger experience with improved comfort and accessibility features as part of broad modernization efforts.
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Company Wants to Bring Modern Night Trains to the U.S.-Here's How It Could Change Domestic Travel

Lunatrain aims to revolutionize regional travel by offering exclusively night trains with sleeper cabins, catering to various traveler needs and enhancing comfort and convenience.
Alternative transportation
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
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