> slow cargo trains that take priority over passenger trains. This is only half true. Legally, Amtrak has priority, and railroads are required to cede right-of

> slow cargo trains that take priority over passenger trains. This is only half true. Legally, Amtrak has priority, and railroads are required to cede right-of-way to passenger trains. In practice, the railroads don't cede priority nearly as much as they should. This is an ongoing fight. Amtrak has a whole site about it here: https://www.amtrak.com/on-time-performance https://www.amtrak.com/on-time-performance