Will trains make a comeback? One expert says so (Winging It)

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Will trains make a comeback? One expert says so

This story from a public radio program, should be of great interest to all those who wish more rail service was available as an alternative to air and road travel. Find it here.

Posted by Tom Belden on May 21, 2008 4:06 PM | Permalink

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Jem Grassion:

Now is the time we have to look at all options and I think people are in the US for sure. I have always thought the train was by far the best idea for freight and do not understand the amount of trucks still on the road. The question is will there, or are there, enough tracks? I don't think so, I remember driving through western states like New Mexico, Az and NV and seeing trains stopped out in the mountains waiting as airplanes do for their time to move on the tracks.

Thanks for bringing the subject up and covering it. We provide a service to help people understand how to but the "best possible" airline fare at http://NextSeats.com

Posted by Jem Grassion | May 23, 2008 9:34 PM

Posted on May 23, 2008 21:34

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Tom Belden, a former Inquirer business writer, has written about Philadelphia International Airport, airlines, the travel industry, the conventions and meetings business for 25 years. He has traveled to all 50 states and extensively in Europe and Mexico.