There’s an interesting story in the on-line newsletter from Travelers United about people fainting on airplanes. It’s happening more and more and a combination of factors seems to be the cause. The first two are painfully familiar to us all: 1. narrow seating, and 2. insufficient leg room. Two other factors, also beyond the control…
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of our president. I will admit, however, that after Mr. Trump’s election in 2016, I was hopeful that his pledge to rebuild the country’s infrastructure was not just another politician’s empty campaign promise and that it could actually be a boon for passenger rail in our…
I don’t get into political discussions very often, although these days it’s almost impossible to avoid them. Still, it’s a fascinating subject, especially because we’re witnessing a phenomenon that I have a hard time understanding: people voting against their own best interests. For instance, some women vote for politicians who won’t support an equal…
There have been several news stories in the national media recently about how the Trump budget calls for eliminating the federal subsidy for Amtrak. Specifically, the intent behind those proposed cuts is to eliminate Amtrak’s long-distance network. It really is astonishing to me that so many writers and reporters get it so wrong so…