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www.frrandp.com
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| | | | | Unique railway operations that have taken place in highly remote and exotic locations. | |
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greenash.net.au
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article outlines five proposed infrastructure projects to improve Australia's connectivity and sustainability. These include a tunnel connecting Victoria and Tasmania, a railway from Mt Isa to Tennant Creek, a highway to Cape York, high-speed rail on the Eastern seaboard, and self-sustaining desert towns. Each project addresses current gaps in transportation and aims to enhance economic and social connectivity across the country. | |
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freakonomics.com
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| | | | | Amtrak's ridership and revenue has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, and 2011 set a new ridership record with 30.2 million passengers, and $1.9 billion in ticket revenue. But, even though it took in $1.42 billion from Congress last year, it still manages to lose $1 billion annually. This is hardly a new development. Amtrak has a long and storied history of functioning at a loss despite government subsidies.So, as we enter what appears to be a new era (maybe?) of government austerity, it se... | |
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www.thedailybeast.com
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| | | The president told reporters he didn't want to talk about his call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro before confirming in the same breath it had taken place. | ||