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An aberrant storm in New York City may suspend bus, rail, and ferry services down for an unprecedented amount of time.
Samantha Shankman , Skift | 11 years ago
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MTA says it wants to be transparent with the process to increase revenue, but no matter how they spin in it, it will be more expensive to ride public transit in NYC starting next March.
Alfonso A Castillo, Newsday | 12 years ago
Even though the contract doesn't automatically revert to Virgin, Branson's win is huge here as his persistence forced the government to shuffle ministers and criticize its own handling of the bidding process.
Rachel Cooper, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago
Online Travel
SNCF is shutting down its rail-only sites to focus on its more comprehensive French Voyages brand, despite the company president’s concern that large search engines will knock out small operators.
Gwyn Topham, The Telegraph | 12 years ago
Unfortunately, this could be the first news of many similar instances as the restructuring of the transport sector that workers believe will cut jobs and lower wages is still a year away.
Associated Press | 12 years ago
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The big subway seating debate is over bench versus scoop-style seats with some residents complaining that Chicago's $16 million rail improvements have only made cars feel more cramped.
Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune | 12 years ago
Britain's rail privatization has largely been a failure as prices have gone up and service has gone down. The differences between Virgin and FirstGroup are minor, then, compared to turning the lines back over to the government.
Dan Milmo, The Guardian | 12 years ago
Is Saudi Arabia, a nation with one of the largest oil reserves, warning the rest of the world to curb fuel use by accepting bids to build its first electric subway, or do they simply benefit by selling more oil abroad?
Skift | 12 years ago
