Ground Transport

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The Current State of Rail Travel in the U.S. and Europe

Rail travel vacations still have their appeal with travelers as they make the journey to a destination more unique and exciting, fully encapsulating what the travel experience is all about.
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Amtrak Reports Record Revenue Amid Fight for Federal Funding

Amtrak is stuck in a bit of catch-22: It must prove to federal officials that it is making significant product and infrastructure improvements worthy of funding, but it needs funding (or profits) to fully reach its potential.
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Uber Seeks To Add $1 Billion in Funding at $25 Billion Valuation

The outcry about Uber's potential $25 billion valuation may turn out to be more muted than the criticism of its $17 billion valuation just a few months ago in the summer of 2014. But is there a cap on all this? Apparently not.
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NYC Bike Share Program to Expand, Increase Prices Under New Owner

Citibike has needed new leadership and capital since its launch, making this a positive step toward improving what has already proven to be a very successful initiative that improves the quality of life and transportation infrastructure.