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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 3:57 pm
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AlanB
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Originally Posted by sany2
This is specifically against the law for trains. If a train goes from A-B-C-D, they can't charge more for B-C or B-D than for A-D.
I have to say that I've never heard of that law and in fact Amtrak violates it all the time, if it does exist.

If I book a ticket a month or so in advance from Boston (A) to DC (D), I may be able to get a price of $81. If I wait to the last minute and book New Haven (B) to Philly(C), I could easily end up paying $91, 10 bucks more for the shorter trip.
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