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Train & Rail News

Train & Rail

 
Rail is an excellent green option for getting around. It has historically been a reliable and efficient way to move cargo and people. Trains produce a far smaller amount of emissions on a per-passenger-mile basis. Traveling via train also decreases traffic, saves travelers money on gas and car maintenance and yields many other benefits. There are programs in place, such as the EPA's SmartWay Transport Partners, which is designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. Organizations like this work toward a cleaner, more efficient transportation future by adopting fuel-saving strategies that increase profits and reduce emissions. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Train & Rail

  • BART riders say no to fare cuts

    Mon, Jul 26 2010 at 3:45 PM

    A 'feel-good' solution to a $4.5 million budget surplus gets the thumbs-down in Bay Area transit survey.

  • Infographic: U.S. clears the track for high-speed rail

    Fri, Apr 30 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Learn more about the Obama administration's allocation of $8 billion in stimulus grants for high-speed rail corridors in the U.S.

  • California consults with China about high-speed rail

    Sun, Apr 11 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise for U.S. projects.

  • Amtrak on target to break ridership record

    Fri, Apr 09 2010 at 3:50 PM

    More than 13 million passengers used Amtrak's rail service in the first six months of the company's 2010 fiscal year, putting the company on track to break an annual ridership record.

  • Tornado vs. train: Guess who wins?

    Mon, Jan 18 2010 at 2:39 PM

    A well-placed video camera picks up the derailment of a train caused by a mighty blast from a passing tornado.

  • Upcycled DIY train lands six men in jail

    Tue, Dec 15 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Train buffs take their passion a step too far with a joyride in Germany in their ramshackle open-air rail car.

  • What's the most low-impact way to travel to my in-laws' over the holidays?

    Mon, Nov 16 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Advice columnist Matt Hickman offers alternatives to air travel during the holidays.

  • Times Square without cars?

    Fri, Oct 16 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Advocates of a radical new plan want to create a pedestrian mall and light rail system in the heart of New York City.

  • All aboard the light rail

    Mon, Sep 21 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Critics of a pricey light rail line in Phoenix envisioned a colossal waste of money. Instead, riders have boosted local businesses amid an economic slump.

  • Seeing the light (rail)

    Wed, Jun 24 2009 at 5:47 AM

    MNN hops on board trains and trolleys in four U.S. cities to see if they're on the right track.

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