AMERICA has by far the largest rail network in the world, with more than twice as much track as China. But it lags far behind other first-world countries in ridership. Instead of passengers, most of America's massive rail network is used to carry freight. Why don't Americans ride trains?
Why don't Americans ride trains?
Americans don't ride trains nearly as much as other first-world citizens. Why?
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