Planes vs. Trains: A Comparison of Convenience and Sustainability

Topics: Aviation | Environment | High Speed Rail | Travel

Two years ago, France’s parliament officially passed the bill to ban short-haul flights where alternative train routes of 2.5 hours or less already exist.  The bill, considered a world first, was a step in the right direction and a “strong symbol in the policy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Clement Beaune, France’s transport minister. … Continued

Intern Blog: Tomas from Loyola University Maryland

Topics: Intern | Transportation | Travel

My experience traveling by train began after I arrived in Baltimore, Maryland for my first year at Loyola University. Coming from South Carolina, a state with little to no public transportation, I quite frankly did not know Amtrak existed and I obviously had not heard of Northeast Maglev. However, when my cousin invited me to … Continued