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66Railroads Trying for Comeback
by William F. Torpey
The heyday of our nation's passenger trains, when railroad travelers were treated like royalty, may be a distant memory to many of us, but Amtrak has been making a valiant effort to make a comeback -- despite a constant battle over routes and budgets. published 4 months ago
66One Vote for Taking the Train
by William F. Torpey
It's only an illusion that flying gets you "there and back" in no time. It takes hours on either side of the flight. You don't lose as much time as you think by taking an Amtrak sleeper train -- and that time can be used to read, listen to music and meet interesting people. published 5 months ago
70This Time DOT's on the Mark
by William F. Torpey
Not long after Henry Ford introduced his Model T in 1928 -- and no doubt even before the "Tin Lizzie" hit the road -- some of the country's first motorists found themselves stuck on American roadways. Now there may be some help for stranded motorists. published 5 months ago
68So Why Not Ride Free?
by William F. Torpey
Want to create a thriving, popular bus service for a community? Almost anyone can tell you how: Operate lots of clean, efficient buses throughout the district over a wide range of routes on a schedule that cuts waiting time to a minimum with well-paid and happy bus drivers. published 10 months ago
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