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I am not so sure. The US government subsidizes Amtrak [1], and if you want to start a new rail line that is probably exactly what you are looking for. [1] to t

I am not so sure. The US government subsidizes Amtrak [1], and if you want to start a new rail line that is probably exactly what you are looking for. [1] to the tune of $1.4B last year http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak#Public_funding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak#Public_funding

melling 12y ago
Do you ever feel like we're having the same conversation over and over and over and over and over and over again? Someone really needs to do an FAQ. You do understand that Amtrak is profitable in the Northeast? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/01/amtrak-loses-a-ton-of-money-each-year-it-doesnt-have-to/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/01/a...