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Today in History
the Coca-Cola Co. began marketing TaB, its first low-calorie beverage. In 1971, the intercity passenger rail service Amtrak went into operation. In 1982, the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., was opened by President Ronald Reagan
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Blizzard 2013 Grounds Thousands of Flights
Chicago had more than 100 each. These numbers represent flights originating at these airports. Amtrak has announced they will suspend rail service in the Northeast as of Friday afternoon. Southbound service out of Boston will end at about 2 p
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Superstorm Sandy: East Coast Residents Head Back to Everyday Lifeopening. But carriers will be providing limited service. Rail service on AirTrain JFK is suspended until further notice. Newark opening has been estimated. A date for the restoration of Amtrak service directly to and from New York Penn Station from
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Hurricane Sandy: Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Mass Transit Systems Shutting Down Ahead of Stormmillion people in New York City, its suburbs, New Jersey and Connecticut rely on the transit system. Amtrak is canceling parts of its rail service between New York and Washington D.C. on Sunday, while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warned residents
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Congress examines Amtrak's food and beverage losses
Amtrak loses millions difference between Amtrak 's costs and cheeseburger costs Amtrak $16.15 and 3.40. But Amtrak charges passengers general of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation , said most of
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10 great places to celebrate National Train Day
London remains in use, with Amtrak and commuter rail service . Plus, this seaport city gardens. The building still serves Amtrak passengers. "It's a fabulous art-moderne design. While rail service is infrequent, its transportation
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Math Quiz: If a Train Leaves New Brunswick Traveling 160 Miles Per Hour…
to improve railway infrastructure in Amtrak ’s Northeast Corridor between New Brunswick Administration selected 15 states and Amtrak to receive $2.02 billion for 22 high-speed million project to expand high-speed rail service to 110-mph track between Detroit and
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High-speed train system has a long way to go
the nation's existing passenger rail service , Amtrak , could be in jeopardy. House Republicans have proposed cutting Amtrak 's budget back to 2008 levels Republican Study Committee has said that Amtrak should go by the wayside, and
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VP Biden: US Needs To “Get A Grip” On The High-Speed Rail Game
future,” America’s most famous Amtrak rider, Vice President Joe Biden administration plan isn’t the way to go. “ Amtrak ’s Soviet-style train system is not provide modern and efficient passenger rail service ,” said Rep John Mica, a leading voice
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East Coast, California Dig Out After Weekend Storms
delays and cancellations from the storm. Rail service in the area fared a little better. Amtrak 's Acela Express between Boston and Washington a full schedule while northeast regional rail service was still dealing with cancellations. The
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Thanksgiving Travel Getaway; Millions Head to the Roads, Airports
on the train either. Amtrak expects 70,000 additional a tissue or sleeve. Amtrak Travel Tips The nation's passenger rail service says it expects Wednesday 000 passengers.) Amtrak is adding extra cars 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak suggests arriving at
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Avoid Delays
with a tissue or sleeve. Amtrak Travel Tips The nation's passenger rail service says it expects Wednesday had 74,000 passengers.) Amtrak is adding extra cars on some calling 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak suggests arriving at the
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Budget office seen shifting gears on rating programs
also a decision to measure performance differently. Amtrak , for instance, would receive $1.5 billion — a slight increase — even though the rail service was considered ineffective by the Office of Management
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2010 Blizzard Stalls Travelway to the West Coast. All right to get to Vegas but from Vegas to Philadelphia stock. National rail service also facing huge disruptions Amtrak canceling all trains between York and Boston. More than 24 hours later this family from Australia
right to get to Vegas but from Vegas to Philadelphia stock. National rail service also facing huge disruptions Amtrak canceling all trains between York and Boston. More than 24 hours later this family from Australia is still desperately trying to get
