However, over the past 12 months, those commuters have also experienced some of the worst rail strikes in years.

然而，在过去的12个月中，这些通勤者也经历了近年来最严重的铁路罢工。

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However, the arrival of the steam engine initiated a complete transformation in rail transportation, entrenching and expanding the Industrial Revolution.

然而，蒸汽机的出现引发了铁路运输的彻底变革，并巩固和拓展了工业革命的成果。

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The new company would have complete control of rail transportation in the American West.

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The first rail line to cross the nation was completed in eighteen sixty-nine.

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"We made our choice help the small businesses, targeted tax cuts for millions and advancing our investment in roads,rail and education.

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No need to raise taxes to appease us (taxes are a third rail in American politics).

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It is a form of third rail in national politics and too hot for anyone to handle.

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Which they might be, except for the most potent enemy of passenger rail in America: Amtrak itself.

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