Amtrak Brings ‘Premium’ 160 MPH Trains to the US
Amtrak’s newest high-speed train, the NextGen Acela, just made its debut run—and the company wants you to know it’s not your average train ride. It’s “premium.” It’s “an evolution.” It ...
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MTA notches tiny drop in fare-beating — but a huge amount of riders still aren’t paying
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority revealed Monday it notched a tiny drop in fare-beating – but could still lose around $700 million to toll evaders even as it spearheaded a host of ...
Roosevelt Island locals want fast pass to take tram as selfie-crazed tourists turn transit into attraction
Fed-up Roosevelt Islanders want “priority boarding” for residents who are routinely forced to wait in line with hordes of selfie-obsessed tourists who’ve turned the transportation system into a carnival ride. ...
NY has most dangerous public transit in America — but California tops the most deaths, data shows
New York state’s public transit is the most dangerous in the US, a new analysis found. Between 2021 and 2023, mass transit in the Empire State saw 23 deaths, 1,641 ...
12 of the Best and Worst Places To Retire in the U.S., According to a New Study
Retirement is a huge life shift, so choosing the right city to enjoy your later years when you finally have control of your timetable is a very important decision. After ...
