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D.C.'s Union Station featured at national rail summit

Amtrak's ambitious plan to turn D.C.'s Union Station into a world-class transportation hub captured the national spotlight Monday afternoon during a three-day conference on high-speed rail prospects.

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Tips for traveling by train or plane on Inauguration Day

Crowds coming to the D.C. area for the presidential inauguration ceremonies mean clogged airports and packed train stations.

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Metro unveils preview of new stainless steel cars

Inside a sprawling, nondescript garage in Landover, Metro has given a glimpse of its future.

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Auto Train offers an alternative to driving to Florida

The Auto Train, which travels from Lorton, Va. to Sanford, Fla., is one of the region's most unique forms of transportation, combining mass transit and America's love of the automobile.

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