Dining in Style, at 90 Miles an Hour
Train travel is thriving in Central Europe, and so are dining cars. We rode the rails from Prague to Zurich and beyond, sampling regional dishes and savoring the views.
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
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‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford to Join Amtrak
Mr. Byford, whom transit riders nicknamed “Train Daddy” and credited with improving an antiquated system, will run Amtrak’s new high-speed rail development program.
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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.