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78Tea Party and GOP declare war on public transportation with HR 7
America's public transportation services may be left to wither and die without public funding if Tea Party and GOP plans to slash federal public transport funding become reality through a House bill identified as HR 7. Federal transportation priorities would be shifted into more highways and more toll roads, and, to pay for it all, there would more offshore drilling.
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82The California Zephyr: A Train Ride From Glenwood Springs, CO to Denver, CO
Traveling across the continental United States is quickest by plane and more economical by car. Making the trek by train, however, is the most magnificent way to see beautiful country from a totally different...
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80Train Travel With a Baby or Infant on Amtrak
If you have a new baby, chances are the last thing on your mind is travel. Babies are demanding, and traveling with an infant seems to limit your options for satisfying your baby's needs while trying to...
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79Amtrak Trip to Cumberland, MD
Yes, it's a cheesy subtitle. Just be glad you can't see my little striped cap and hear the wooden train whistle! I must confess to being a train freak. This might be due in part to the fact my dad never had sons, so my sister and I had every cool...
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86Remarkable And Amazing Baobab And Other Trees
Learn about the amazine bo tree, baobog tree, candle tree, grass trees, traveler's tree, and pandanus trees.
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85Riding Amtrak's Empire Builder
The Empire Builder is an Amtrak train route that runs from the Pacific Northwest (Seattle or Portland) to Chicago, Illinois. Train travel can be a fun and relaxing option to traveling by air or car.
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80Why Riding Amtrak Trains Usually Beats Riding Intercity Buses
Most of the time, especially for a long-distance overnight trip, Amtrak probably has the advantage in riding comfort, seat space and comfort, interesting scenery, freedom to move around, food and beverage services, overnight accommodations, better sleeping conditions, and socializing with other passengers. Amtrak does have drawbacks, and buses have an edge in some cases, but despite those challenges, many travelers still seem to prefer the train, particularly for lengthy overnight trips.
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80Planning a Trip on Amtrak? Tips for Getting Yourself in the Right Frame of Mind
Amtrak is a unique travel experience, but some travelers come away from their trip dissatisfied because they start out expecting way more than Amtrak can possibly deliver. For an Amtrak trip, especially an overnight trip, it's important to embark with the right frame of mind, ready for an adventure and expecting the unexpected.
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76On The Road: Rambling Songs
While traveling its always most enjoyable being accompanies by road songs. This essay explores three songs about rambling, and provides insights and personal reflections gathered on the journey.
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72Amtrak's on a Roll — Ridership and Revenue Up, Thanksgiving Ridership Hits New Record
Amtrak's ridership has been climbing steadily — up 5% in Fiscal Year 2011, amounting to about 15 million individuals, a sizable chunk of the population who've used intercity trains. Revenue was up also — climbing by 8% over the previous 12 months. Amtrak is cheaper than highway travel, plus it excels in reducing air pollution, global warming, noise, and congestion costs.
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