Amtrak's New Locomotives Symbolize Railroad's Revival
Amtrak is unveiling the first of 70 new locomotives, marking what the railroad hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and increased efficiency.
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Americans Brace for Thanksgiving Flights -- and Pat Downs
The growing controversy over invasive air-security measures like full-body scanning and pat downs, along with a shaky economy, could combine for more woes for both passengers and airlines, just in time for economically vital Thanksgiving holiday. Will fewer folks fly?
CSX Boosts Dividend by 8% on Improved Results
The third largest U.S. railroad operator CSX announced Wednesday it would boost its quarterly dividend by 8%, from 24 cents to 26 cents, returning more of its earnings to shareholders.
Amtrak to Offer Free Wi-Fi. Should Airlines Worry?
Business travelers enjoy wi-fi access on some airlines, but not all. Amtrak sees an opening here: It's announced plans to offer wi-fi access on Acela trains between Boston, New York, and Washington, starting in March.
