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Discovering North America by train by Barbara M Traynor Travel North America by Train Cheap and FUN! Two excellent reasons to travel North America by train. Other reasons a ride without traffic and extreme weather conditions to drive through, no maps to refold, beautiful scenery to gaze at in wonder, mee... More> Should Amtrak receive more federal funding? by Sandi Crain It's time to upgrade Amtrak. Once the most popular form of transportation for freight and people, the railroad is on its way out as people choose to travel by air and companies choose to ship by truck. Amtrak, also known as the National Railroad Pas... More>
	Train travel recommended for vacationers by Cheryl Gardner As midnight approached and the world around me began to fall into a hush, I listened for the sound of the train whistle. Coming down from Mount Shasta area, the whistle seems to echo through the mountain canyons for miles. On this particular night t... More> How the 2009 stimulus funds affect Amtrak by Glenna Parks Amtrak, America's only intercity rail service, received $1.3 billion in funding as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed this spring. "The Act appropriated funds to projects or entities that provide long term jobs to posi... More>
Should the US Government continue to subsidize Amtrack? by Hubert Willoughsby Berkshire While Amtrak is a convenient form of transportation for many travelers, it can hardly be considered a viable entity if subsidization is required for it to run properly. One could argue that many things are subsidized, including the more expensive ai... More> What is the best form of travel? by Linhah If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then method of travel is as well; and trains by far offer the best method of travel. The scenery is exquisite, although the bathrooms are horrifying. Still Amtrak is the best travel method going, ... More>
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