The following post is a brief excerpt from my book, ALL ABOARD-The Complete North American Train Travel Guide. Motor vehicles of all kinds are hit by trains with a frequency...
It’s quite amazing how many people oppose high-speed rail for the carefully-thought-out opinion that “it’s just another big gummint boondoggle!” There’s a brief pause, then comes the clincher: “And nobody’s...
A few years ago, I was on the eastbound Lake Shore Limited headed for Boston. I had just entered the dining car, eager for a good breakfast, and was ushered...
I’ve lived in Hawaii for over 50 years and I do think sometimes about how much has changed. Back then, we were really aware of being separated from the rest...