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Though they're not a primary mode for travelers, trains are essential. In the 200 or so years they've existed, they've been used to handle a variety of tasks and have become vital all over the globe.

Regular service is expected today for Amtrak after a few wheels on the Texas Eagle came off the track near Chicago on Sunday afternoon. The train had stopped in St.