Pedestrian Observations breaks down why some trains go slow (unfortunately they haven’t broken down a recent 11.5 hour, 320 mile trip—an average of 29 mph—from Emeryville to Santa Barbara in California), but it does offer a 7-point guide to how to speed up East Coast corridor train trips.
Why Is Turkey Cheaper Around Thanksgiving?
Despite being the period of highest demand, the rise in supply means the price of turkey tends to fall around the holiday.