Congress Should Abandon Amtrak Fantasy

Ever since Congress created it in 1970 to allow private carriers to focus on hauling freight, Amtrak has been asked to do too much with too little.

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February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The nation's highway system, commercial aviation system and passenger rail system do not make profits. However, only one of these three vital links in America's transportation network is being asked to break even -- passenger rail. " Congress must abandon its fantasy that Amtrak can be self-sufficient. Only then can it engage in an honest debate about the kind of passenger rail system the country needs, and how to pay for it."

Thanks to Sheryl Stolzenberg

Read the full story: Rethinking Rail Travel

Tuesday, February 19, 2002 in The New York Times

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