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Peter DeFazio: “According to Amtrak statistics, traveling on the electrified Northeast Corridor system emits 83 percent fewer greenhouse…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2021
According to Amtrak statistics, traveling on the electrified Northeast Corridor system emits 83 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio highlights the environmental benefits of rail travel compared to driving.

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