New initiatives put Amtrak on fast track
By Rob Lovitt, associate msnbc.com
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When talking about the future of travel, the train is probably not the first image that comes to mind. In the U.S., at least, many travelers still see the railroad as more iron from the horse innovative entrepreneur.
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would suggest otherwise. Despite the often-deserved reputation for being slow on the uptake of technology, intercity-rail provider in the country are rolling out initiatives such as a startup company in Silicon Valley.
Among recent developments:
"The ticket-punch is a 120-year-old technology and unfortunately this is the situation is," said Dee Waddell, group information officer. "We hope this will be the beginning of a revolution in the industry."
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