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I supercommute through 4 states to get to work. I love earning a 6-figure NYC salary but living a suburban life in Delaware.

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 05:05

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a man takes a selfie on the NYC subway — Kyle Rice's commute takes around four hours in total.
Courtesy of Kyle Rice

Transportation, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Commute, new-york, Delaware, Amtrak

Biden is pouring $16 billion into making Amtrak trains faster, easier to get to, and more accessible

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 06:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak at the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel North Portal on January 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. — U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak at the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel North Portal on January 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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economy, politics, Transportation, joe-biden, Amtrak, white-house, Congress

Every single one of Amtrak's shiny new Acela trains has a manufacturing defect, audit says

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:04

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New Acela trains — The 28 new Acela trains will have nearly 25% more seats than their predecessor and operate at top speeds of 160 mph. The current fleet operates at top speeds of 150 mph.
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Transportation, Amtrak, acela, rail-travel, Trains

I traveled 96 hours from Boston to Napa using the Amtrak USA Rail Pass. I wanted an adventure, but I regretted my choice a few times.

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 05:00

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a woman looks out a window onto a body of water — Cali O'Connor in Seattle, Washington.
Courtesy of Cali O'Connor

Transportation, BI-freelancer, Amtrak, amtrak autotrain, Boston, napa, train travel

Republicans want to shred Amtrak funding as the railroad plans a historic Sunbelt and Western expansion

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 06:15

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

Passengers board a train bound for Boston on the day before Thanksgiving at Union Station on November 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. — Passengers board a train bound for Boston on the day before Thanksgiving at Union Station on November 24, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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economy, politics, Amtrak, Trains, transit, Federal Budget, Congress

I spent $800 for a roomette on a 57-hour Amtrak trip. It gave me a taste of luxury travel — and I don't want to go back to coach.

Mon, 01/30/2023 - 12:54

Tech Insider : Travel

Side-by-side photos show the author in an Amtrak roomette (left) and an Amtrak train (right). — I was blown away by how luxurious Amtrak's mid-tier accommodation felt.
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Transportation, Travel, Life, Features, Life Switch, Montana to NYC 2023, Amtrak

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