Previously, Homeland Security had pledged to keep passenger data only for 12 months.

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Stephen Grant, a rail consultant, points out that rural services receive 60% of the subsidy but account for only 16% of passenger kilometres travelled.

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The same fare, however, is now available through Cathay's own online booking service, though for some reason, only if the passenger stays three nights, instead of just two.

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See, it still has small jump seats behind driver and passenger (suitable for pre-adolescent children only), but these fold flat and the back window pops open, hatchback style.

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Planning officials blocked expansion of a passenger terminal at Coventry airport, for example, because the government had said it played only a niche role for freight airlines.

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Already, in passenger cars and sport-utility vehicles, buyers are downsizing to smaller vehicles, not only for the better fuel economy, but because auto makers are offering them with more options and features.

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