In 1990 California passed Propositions 108 and 116 drastically expanding funding for intercity rail within the state.

By the early part of the 20th century, commuter rail service was provided east of Worcester, with intercity rail continuing on west.

The travel time is 40 minutes by suburban train, and less than 30 minutes by commuter-or intercity rail.

The Berliner Stadtbahn connected Berlin's eight intercity rail stations which were spread throughout the city.

With the advent of commercial airline industry, intercity rail began to suffer a loss of ridership.

The rational approach to intercity rail is to focus on fares, on frequency and on reliability using existing infrastructure.

Intercity public transport is dominated by airlines and intercity rail.

It is the first intercity high-speed rail to be operational in Northeast China.

Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail.

Though the administration has sought to shortchange Amtrak in the past, it claims to believe strongly in the long-term importance of intercity rail.