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One of the three subsidiaries under the proposed plan would be responsible for managing the Amtrak fleet.

Amtrak is planning to restructure its organizationManagement says the plan, still in its early stages, aims to "deliver more riders, more revenue and the best customer service in the transportation industry."

A Eurostar train at St. Pancras International Station in London.

Drinking in the Eurostar experienceBefore their train departs from London to Paris, travelers should arrive at the St. Pancras station early to soak up the atmosphere.

Clockwise from top left: Editor at large Robert Silk, Vik Krishnan, a senior partner at McKinsey & Co.; and host Rebecca Tobin talk about the intersection of driverless cars and the rental-car industry.

At the intersection of driverless cars and the rental-car businessWe're driving right into this one: How driverless cars are being integrated into the rental car business, and why people might want to rent one.

Pending the acquisition of Rail Europe, Omio would sell 22 million train tickets annually.

Omio Group enters agreement to acquire Rail EuropeThe acquisition would give Omio access to Rail Europe's network of travel advisors and operators across more than 70 countries.

Driverless vehicles: Car rental companies get in the race

Driverless vehicles: Car rental companies get in the raceCar rental companies say autonomous vehicles are vital to the future of their businesses. Here's what might come next.

The Refinery Hotel New York is a boutique hotel available to book in Airbnb.

Airbnb adds boutique hotels, grocery deliveryAirbnb said it will bring thousands of boutique and independent hotels into its fold in 20 destinations, including New York, Paris, London, Madrid, Rome and Singapore.

The Canyon Spirit train partially derailed after crashing into an oil tanker on May 6. Oil from the truck spilled onto U.S. Highway 6.

Updated: Canyon Spirit train collides with oil tanker in ColoradoNo one aboard the train was injured, Canyon Spirit said; damage to the train was still being assessed as of May 7. A travel advisor group was onboard.

Hertz had been teasing its diversification into autonomous vehicles.

Hertz ventures into autonomous vehicles, partners with UberHertz's new business, Oro Mobility, will provide repairs, charging, cleaning and overall management of Uber's fleet of driverless vehicles.

The company is offering rewards to encourage its nearly 50 million loyalty members to book accommodations through its rideshare app.

Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnershipThe rideshare app is offering rewards to encourage its nearly 50 million loyalty members to book accommodations.

Suite guests receive butler service, in-room dining, a curated bar and Bollinger Champagne served throughout the trip.

Australian rail operator Journey Beyond opens suites on its trainsAurora and Australis suites are available on the Indian Pacific, Ghan and Great Southern trains in Australia.

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