Acela Express to Return with Nine Trains Today
Amtrak resumes high speed service faster than planned with nine Acela Express trains operating today and 30 departures from Washington New York and Boston. Earlier forecasts said no trains would run until Tuesday, but repairs progress ahead of schedule.
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France
Screening deadline could be hard to meet
Washington based managers warn the December 31 timing to inspect every checked bag for explosives may be unrealistic. They flag scarce, outdated bomb-screening gear, potential long lines, and space limits at crowded airports. Some urge delaying the mandate a year to avoid widespread delays and chaos.
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U.S
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Six Flags faces attendance drop at Ohio megapark
Six Flags Inc. reports weakened attendance at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in northeast Ohio after merging Six Flags Ofc and Sea World into one park. CEO Kieran Burke cites slow group sales, poor word of mouth, and missing new major attractions as factors amid a $30 million shortfall in preseason earnings. Authorities weigh export hurdles for a second killer whale as the chain owns 38 parks.
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Navistar to cut back more at Springfield plant
Navistar International Corp plans further job cuts at its Springfield operations after posting a 16 million dollar loss in the third quarter. The firm will close the Springfield body plant and the assembly line by month end.
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Extras and loyalty keep employees longer in small firms
The Orlando Sentinel reports that paying for extras like gym access, childcare, and development can cut turnover costs. Experts say upfront investments reduce recruiting and training expenses and boost morale, with examples from Julie Graham of Medical Reimbursement Advocates and Chuck Fletcher of Modern Construction Group.
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Sanford
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Drizon
Chuck Fletcher
Modern Construction Group Inc
Orlando
Fletcher
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