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With the Iran war continuing to strangle Middle East oil supplies, public transit agencies looking to add passengers might expect high gas prices to incentivize people to ride the rails more than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“Things haven’t gone off the rails yet. The market is bending, but it isn’t breaking,” Mike Thompson said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

About 70 lavish dresses and tailored suits hang on rails, ready for this year's prom season.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Mastercard on Tuesday said the acquisition, which includes $300 million in contingent payments, expands the Purchase, N.Y., payment giant’s support of digital assets and value movement across currencies, payment rails and regions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The city was constantly changing—day by day, old buildings were being knocked down to make room for newer ones and a labyrinth of streetcar rails was being laid.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros