Though Thomas the Tank Engine earned a loyal following of American children in the 1980s and 1990s through his popular PBS television show, real trains have long been out of favor with the American public. Even Thomas was a British import.
Indeed, the fact that an early 20th-century steam locomotive — and not a sleek, high-speed [...]
Slow Start for High Speed Rail
August 10th, 2009 · No Comments
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Overwhelming Response to High-Speed Rail Grants
July 21st, 2009 · No Comments
The Federal Railroad Administration announced it had received 278 pre-applications for high-speed rail grants.
“The response has been tremendous and shows that the country is ready for high-speed rail,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. “…it demonstrates a pent-up demand in America for the kind of fast, reliable, and sustainable transportation option people in Europe and Asia already experience every [...]
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