Passenger trains gain favor with public, Congress

2008-11-02 / Our World

By JOAN LOWY Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - After half a century as more of a curiosity than a convenience, passenger trains are getting back on track in some parts of the country. The high cost of energy, coupled with congestion on highways and at airports, is drawing travelers back to trains not only for commuting but also for travel between cities as much as 500 miles apart.


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