Directions: The passage below is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer from the choices given.   Intercity passenger rail is widely used in Europe and Japan. In the United States, it could potentially provide significant benefits to society by complementing other heavily used modes of transportation. Potential benefits include controlling increases in air and highway congestion, stemming pollution caused by aircraft and automobiles, reducing fuel consumption and energy dependency, and increasing passenger safety. Rail transport can compete in markets comprised of nearby... Show more

Directions: The passage below is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer from the choices given.

 

Intercity passenger rail is widely used in Europe and Japan. In the United States, it could potentially provide significant benefits to society by complementing other heavily used modes of transportation. Potential benefits include controlling increases in air and highway congestion, stemming pollution caused by aircraft and automobiles, reducing fuel consumption and energy dependency, and increasing passenger safety. Rail transport can compete in markets comprised of nearby cities as well as along routes that parallel heavily traveled highway or air corridors.

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