The Big Lie About Trains

Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton sees the argument against subsidizing rail as the "Big Lie."

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September 30, 2002, 3:00 PM PDT

"Trains are popular anywhere they are well-funded and operated. They are far more energy efficient than airplanes or masses of automobiles. They represent options for travelers, especially as flying becomes more unpleasant, frightening and time-consuming. After Sept. 11, an efficient rail-passenger system became a national security imperative, as even conservative icon George Will recognized."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Subsidizing the Big Lie about trains

Sunday, September 29, 2002 in The Arizona Republic

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