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Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe
US train travel is becoming more popular as flights and gas prices rise, but the system is primarily designed for freight rather than passenger transportation. This infrastructure gap leaves travelers facing an underdeveloped passenger rail network compared to Asia and Europe.
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