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Mysterious
derailment
leaves unanswered questions Investigators are puzzled by the December 26 derailment of the "Late Shore Limited." The train inexplicably rolled over on its side as it was sitting at the Ashtabula, Ohio station. Luckily, no passengers were hurt. The strange occurrence has raised many questions. According to a witness, the train - which was already running over 9 hours late - simply tipped off its rails "as though it was too tired to go any further." Apparently this was the first documented example of a 'spontaneous derailment.' |
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& Development's bold plan to cut costs Amtrek's R&D Department is now testing what may be the greatest technological advance for railroads in history. The 'Gravity Drive' (pictured here) will allow trains to coast from point to point. In order to derive the maximum benefit from this innovation, tracks throughout the country would be rebuilt to a constant 1.5% grade. While reconstruction of tracks would cost about $9.5 billion, it would save an estimated $12.3 million per year in fuel costs. |
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revenue sources will ensure Amtrek's financial health in the new millennium Our business plan requires us to operate free of subsidies by 2003, so we've been hard at work identifying new markets. We already carry mail, express and produce on our passenger trains. Now we've secured exclusive contracts for the cross-country handling of surface-to-air missiles, submarines and even ICBMs. Recent news photos are below. |
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