You do realize that Amtrak is not the only railroad in the nation? While mass transit is subsidized, the movement of goods via rail, which is what the focus of

You do realize that Amtrak is not the only railroad in the nation? While mass transit is subsidized, the movement of goods via rail, which is what the focus of our rail system is, tends not to be. Also I don't believe Amtrak has laid any new rail in well, I'm not sure it ever has to be honest.