Quiet Revolution: Saving Air Transport Via Rail Expansion

There's a growing awareness in the U.S. to the advantages of reserving air travel for long-haul trips.

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June 7, 2002, 6:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"All over the country, ambitious new intercity rail projects are being envisioned... At the heart of this new activity is a growing awareness among transportation planners that business travel demand in the United States is, at least, somewhat similar to Continental Europe, where a vast network of national high-speed train systems has nearly eliminated air trips between cities less than 400 miles apart."

Thanks to Aaron Overman

FULL STORY: Rail Projects Are Sign of a Quiet Revolution in Short-Haul Trips

Wednesday, June 5, 2002 in The New York Times

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