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Subject: Re: The High Cost of Long-Distance Train Travel Posted on: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:01:29 GMT


"Mark Mathu" wrote in message
news:pwSIg.70711$zg.8899@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> "randee" wrote in message
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>
>> Back in the 50s and 60s, were sleeping accommodations
>> aboard long-distance trains this ridiculously expensive
>> (in adjusted dollars)?
>>
>> From my 1969 UP timetable, the RT first class rail fare
>> CUS/LAUPT was $146.45.
>
>
> What was the equivalent air fare between Chicago and Los Angeles in 1969?
>
Don't know the rail fare or the airfare on this route, but First Class
LAX-IDL (now JFK) was $144, with Economy class at $100. Fully refundable.


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