Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

Source: NPR Topics: News · Bias: Center

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More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately-run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.

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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

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More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately-run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.

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