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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

  • Despite D.C.'s fatal crash, light rail is safe transit

    Tue, Jun 23 2009 at 2:29 PM

    This week's Washington, D.C., train accident was horrific, but it's not a reason to stay away from light-rail trains. Cars cause a lot more carnage.

  • U.S. looks to Spanish high speed rail as model

    Thu, Jun 04 2009 at 12:48 PM

    President Obama says Spain’s efficient bullet train system is worth emulating.

  • Riding the rails in 1881

    Wed, May 20 2009 at 3:51 PM

    America has the same number of rail miles today that we had 128 years ago.

  • Up, up, and away

    Thu, Apr 16 2009 at 2:35 PM

    A new transit system would convert old airplanes into speedy, eco-friendly trains.

  • Planes, trains, and automobiles

    Tue, Apr 14 2009 at 5:30 PM

    One man’s quest to promote rail travel.

  • Ridin' the rails: Auto use down as Americans discover trains

    Tue, Mar 10 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Recession forcing Americans out of autos and into light rail (up 8.3 percent), subways (3.5 percent), buses (3.9 percent) and commuter rail (4.7 percent).

  • The Morning Briefing: Wed.

    Wed, Jan 21 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Obamania continues in Day Two, D.C. Metro survives stress test, sustainable ranching and the West, E. coli and the Ohio River, environmental projects freeze up in California, and Australia ponders doom and bloom.

  • Last Call: 01/05

    Mon, Jan 05 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Will Obama offer some commuter stimulation? Will tool-wielding dolphins take over the world? Are seaweed and bacteria the future of transportation? Also, Bush bails out the Pacific Ocean, and conservationists sue to keep the EPA at bay.

  • How to green your commute: Carpooling and public transit

    Tue, Dec 30 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.

  • Last Call: 12/29

    Mon, Dec 29 2008 at 6:48 PM

    Fighting Tennessee's ash flood, doubting Montana's power brokers, pondering transit fat, railing against drunk driving, Republicans follow Obama's train of thought, and tips for starting a garden while staying lazy.

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