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> our railroads are freight-first, passengers second (the opposite of Europe). Common misconception. Amtrak actually has preference on US rails, but the track
by novia 1y ago
> our railroads are freight-first, passengers second (the opposite of Europe).
Common misconception. Amtrak actually has preference on US rails, but the track operators frequently ignore the law.
It's been the law since 1973.
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal_legislation_regulation/news/Bill-would-let-Amtrak-fight-freight-railroads-in-court-over-late-passenger-trains--73076 https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal_legislation_r...