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Scientists make game-changing breakthrough in mission to build 300 mph trains: 'Can deliver notable improvements'

A team of researchers in China has announced that they've found a way to slash the aerodynamic drag on next-generation trains ...

10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park

Amtrak routes like the Empire Builder and the California Zephyr deliver you straight to the country’s wildest places.
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This Scenic Fall Foliage Train Ride Is One of the Best Ways to Experience Autumn on the East Coast

Enjoy New Hampshire's colorful fall foliage while you dine and roll along through the forest on a historic railway.

I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

When I rode in business and first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train, I wasn't expecting color-coded cars or new and ...
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Traveler shares inside look at new high-speed train connecting major US cities: 'I finally feel like I'm living in the year 2025'

"We got a little dizzy looking out the window at times." Traveler shares inside look at new high-speed train connecting major ...
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Is Amtrak Where America's Public Transit Runs Out of Track?

A quiet departure, a big question No brass bands or confetti greet Amtrak's 43 Pennsylvanian in... The post Is Amtrak Where America's Public Transit Runs Out of Track? appeared first on The Daily Dive ...