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Transportation

Amtrak train that derailed was going just under speed limit

Amtrak train that derailed was going just under speed limit

Federal investigators are seeking the cause of an Amtrak train derailment near a switch on tracks in the middle of vast farmland in far northern Montana that killed three people and left seven hospitalized over the weekend.
by The Associated Press and Mark Zdechlik

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Investigators probe deadly Amtrak Empire Builder derailment in Montana

Investigators probe deadly Amtrak Empire Builder derailment in Montana

A team of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board spent Sunday at the site of an Amtrak derailment in north-central Montana that killed three people and left seven hospitalized, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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At least 3 dead in Amtrak Empire Builder derailment in Montana

At least 3 dead in Amtrak Empire Builder derailment in Montana

At least three people died Saturday when an Amtrak train that runs from Chicago and the Twin Cities to Seattle derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Truck driving has long been a man's world. Meet the women changing that

Truck driving has long been a man's world. Meet the women changing that

Demand for everything from iPads to cars has led to a skyrocketing demand for drivers to transport those goods. That’s opened up opportunities for women, who were disproportionately hit by layoffs during the pandemic.
by Stephan Bisaha

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How a summer of 'yes' is ending in a cloud of uncertainty for the economy

How a summer of 'yes' is ending in a cloud of uncertainty for the economy

As COVID cases increase, signs of economic slowdown are everywhere after huge increases in vacation bookings, traveling and dining out earlier this year. Southwest Airlines, Airbnb and restaurants are starting to see a pullback.
by Pallavi Gogoi

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With vaccines now mandated for workplaces, will a travel mandate be next?

With vaccines now mandated for workplaces, will a travel mandate be next?

Public health officials and infectious disease experts say requiring vaccination for domestic air and rail travel would help slow COVID-19's spread, but the travel industry opposes a vaccine mandate.
by David Schaper

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Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

A surge in COVID-19 cases from the delta variant in several Asian countries that are the main producers of auto-grade chips is worsening the supply shortage. Analysts say that means record-high consumer prices for vehicles will extend into next year.
by The Associated Press

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You may have gotten shortchanged by $125 on that COVID rebate for your car

You may have gotten shortchanged by $125 on that COVID rebate for your car

Auto insurers returned some premium payments to drivers last year when driving slowed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But consumer groups say policyholders should have received a larger rebate.
by Joe Hernandez

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