Transportation

Getting access to the Wall Street Journal is definitely one of the perks our databases offer at Vaughn College.  Did I mention that I'm the new Director of Library Services at Vaughn College?  It's a really exciting place.  We're right next to LaGuardia Airport.  You can see airplanes taking off from campus.  Without doubt, it's unlike any other library I've ever worked.  Of course, it doesn't hurt that I have a fantastic staff, beautiful library space...  Okay, enough gushing about the place!  

Anyhow, I wanted to share an article on Amtrak from the Wall Street Journal:

https://search-proquest-com.vcproxy.vaughn.edu/docview/2183979539?accountid=30591

You might ask: What does Amtrak have to do with the airline industry?  Good question.  Well, Amtrak's Chief Executive is Richard Anderson.  In previous work, Mr. Anderson was the CEO of Delta Airlines and he's got some big ideas for Amtrak.  As the article notes, Anderson is looking at rail service between sizable cities that aren't too far away.  Could this impact the airline industry?  I'd imagine it's something the airlines will keep their eye on.  Of course, there are a number of differences.  Will Amtrak's long-haul rail service between Chicago and the West Coast go away?  It'll be interesting to see what the future holds.