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Huge loss? They cover 94% of their operating costs. The federal government only provides the remaining 6%. What if a specific National Park, arguably of equal
by Bucephalus355 8y ago
Huge loss? They cover 94% of their operating costs. The federal government only provides the remaining 6%.
What if a specific National Park, arguably of equal value to the Amtrak lines, generated 94% of its own money?
- scyclow 8y agoHmm, looks like the data I cited was a bit dated. Amtrak mentions 94% for their 2016 fiscal year [1], which isn't bad. [1] https://media.amtrak.com/2016/11/amtrak-delivers-strong-fy-2016-financial-results/ https://media.amtrak.com/2016/11/amtrak-delivers-strong-fy-2...
- rayiner 8y agoThe long distance lines are heavily subsidized by the northeast regional, at great cost to those passengers. Congress also covers all capital costs.