My severance last year was also taxed higher than my normal paycheck (43% vs 27%). Not sure why, but I had no say in the matter. I did get most of that money back when I filed my tax return last month though

In the article they mentioned that the cars are compatible with the new autonomous system that has been slowly rolling out over the past 5 years. So theoretically, yes, these cars would help with trains being on time since they don’t have to rely on antique signaling systems. As long as the train line itself has finished installing the beacons (I think it’s like 1 every 20 feet)