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A nineteenth-century technology could be the solution to our twenty-first-century problems.

By all rights, America’s dilapidated rail lines ought to be a prime candidate for some of that spending. All over the country there are opportunities like the I-81/Crescent Corridor deal, in which relatively modest amounts of capital could unclog massive traffic bottlenecks, revving up the economy while saving energy and lives. Many of these projects have already begun, like Virginia’s, or are sitting on planners’ shelves and could be up and running ... Full Story »

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Kenneth Sibbett
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by Kenneth Sibbett - Jan. 14, 2009

Choo, Choo, I Like the concept. While it would take a lot more study , putting thousands of truck drivers out of work is politically sensitive. But done right, like the high speed trains in Japan, it's worth trying.

Riding in a train is one of the best ways to get from place to place. Kick back, watch the scenery, read a paper(if their still around) or book, and let the good times roll.

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