After a high-speed collision near Toledo, Spain, killed at least 68 people, rail safety experts said the rough consensus that it is best to sit in the middle of a train has its limits.
Category: Railroads
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Is There a ‘Safest Seat’ in a Train Crash? Experts Say It’s Not So Simple.
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1,200 Miles From Singapore to Bangkok Before a Historic Shuttle Closes
The New York Times – Travel:A writer takes a weeklong journey, from the island city-state to the Thai capital, in the final days of a historic rail connection.
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Private Train Cars Persist In the Era of Private Jets and Luxury Travel
The New York Times – Travel:Private train cars may seem like a relic of the past, but for some rail fans, nothing beats having — or renting — your own sleeper car.
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Eurail, the Longtime Savior of Shoestring Backpackers, Ditches Its Name
The New York Times – Travel:The flexible train ticket is rebranding itself as the Interrail Pass. For many travelers, the old name evokes a bygone era of freewheeling European travel.
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Mundane Amtrak Data Becomes an Ensemble Performance in Train Jazz
The New York Times – Music:Train Jazz captures and maps the choreography of the Amtrak network into a seven-instrument jazz ensemble, now playing on an internet-connected device near you.
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Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All
The New York Times – Travel:Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book ‘The Kingdom by the Sea.’ This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
The New York Times – Business:Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
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Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.
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‘Punched in the Face’ by a Rail Disaster, an Ohio Town Fights Its Way Back
Residents and officials are still trying to revitalize East Palestine nearly three years after a derailment and chemical burn.
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Are Trains Now the Most Luxurious Way to Travel?
From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger
Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.