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On this episode of RailScapes, we touch on the recent derailment on the Berkshire and Eastern and discuss Amtrak's transition to the Avelia Liberty, replacing the old Acela train sets. We also talk about the impact this will have on the Northeast corridor as well as comparisons to foreign commuter rail operations.

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Ep 2: Avelia Liberty Discussion

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