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Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?
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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?
Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Should We Be Jittery About Train Travel?
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Train crashes are in the news lately, but are our fears justified?
How Diesel Locomotives Work
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Diesel locomotives are some of the coolest modes of transport out there. Giant machines like these are just full of technological treats. Explore a hybrid-diesel locomotive — from engine to engineer controls.
Famous Locomotives
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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.
VIA Rail Canada
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VIA Rail Canada is a train service that was built to mirror Amtrak's system. Learn more about the VIA Rail Canada railroad system.
Railroads of the 1990s
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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.
Can You Complete This Life in the '70s Quiz Without Missing Any Questions?
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The 1970s were a fascinating time in American history. See if you have what it takes to ace this truly far-out quiz about what life was like in the '70s!
Can I take my pets on public transportation?
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Allowing pets on public transportation is a debatable topic. Learn all about rules for pets on public transportation at Animal Planet.