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Fall is when this New Hampshire rail-riding attraction “shines”
Courtesy Gary LeBlanc
Gary LeBlanc, owner of Scenic RailRiders in Concord, explains why he opened his business and what he loves about it.
Amtrak wants to build a bullet train in Texas. Could it kickstart a rail revolution?
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The project would cut the Dallas-to-Houston trip to 90 minutes. It’s one of a few high-speed rail projects that’s been getting attention lately.
High-speed rail — environmentally friendly and popular worldwide — has a hard time in the U.S.
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The Biden administration’s pouring billions into it, but that’s a drop in the bucket compared to the total cost.
More private companies are investing in passenger rail — here’s why
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Passenger rail needs a public subsidy to work, experts say.
Companies reroute cargo away from Russian rail network
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It could put extra pressure on global shipping and force companies to raise prices.
U.K.’s Crossrail delay threatens small businesses along the line
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The delayed arrival of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project — an east-west rail line across London — has hit small businesses located along the route.
Can art triumph over developers in this coastal city?
Lisa Napoli
Los Angeles hopes to solve its traffic jams with a new rail, but what about Santa Monica's art?
Freight rail is king in U.S.
U.S. freight rail is profitable, and it's attracting international attention.
Kenyan rail project could be a boon to several African nations
A massive rail project could have a major impact on the economies of five African countries.
Britain’s government wants fast trains; some say they’re not worth it
Britain's government wants to spend billions on a high-speed rail system. HS2 — as it's called — could cut some journey times in half but critics say it would harm the countryside and trains are yesterday's technology.

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