There will be nothing high-speed about an express from Chicago to St Louis that stops nine times in between.

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"The case was set down for five days and went through at the speed of a SNCF express train in France, " the family's counsel Mark James the court.

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At the speed of light, I can express my satisfaction or dissatisfaction about a brand to a large, attentive audience connected to me.

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On a smaller scale, switching from express to ground delivery of products, if you determine that shipping speed is not a crucial element to your customers, and then upcharging those consumers who still prefer express delivery, could produce substantial savings.

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It was also unusual for the Uttar Banga Express to have picked up top speed within five minutes of leaving the previous station, with a scheduled stop ahead, said the officials.

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