A better way to fly
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Magnetic levitation has been the greatest improvement to railway technology, a development that may signal the return of trains as a major transportation method. The development of high-speed trains is underway in several countries to relieve road congestion and move goods.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Europe's new model railways: transport and infrastructure
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European railroads are lagging the rest of the world in freight and passenger transportation. They have only 6% of the passenger market and 16% of the total freight markets. Railroads in Europe have to truly privatize and deregulate before they can turn a real profit.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Rounding the bend?
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The results of Eurotunnel, in its three years of operation, have been disappointing, but the company hopes to receive French and British government permission to begin freight services. In addition, a fifth restructuring of company finances would be necessary.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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