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Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.

He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.

Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn't Profitable - And That's Okay - Streetsblog USA

Rep. Webster's belief in reducing Amtrak support contradicts the heavy federal subsidies for highways, impacting passenger rail viability.

The one form of public transit Trump might support

America was once a pioneer in passenger rail, but its legacy has diminished over the decades.

Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA

Most Amtrak ridership comes from state-supported, short-distance trips rather than long-distance routes.

Long-distance trains create a diverse public space that connects various communities.

This map shows how good Amtrak could be-if only the government would pay

The U.S. lacks comprehensive long-distance passenger rail service compared to other countries.

A Federal Railroad Administration study suggests adding 15 new Amtrak routes.

The proposed expansion could connect previously isolated regions, serving 39 million additional people.

AMTRAK ELIMINATES 6 PASSENGER ROUTES TOTALING 5,000 MILES (Published 1979)

Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.

He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.

Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn't Profitable - And That's Okay - Streetsblog USA

Rep. Webster's belief in reducing Amtrak support contradicts the heavy federal subsidies for highways, impacting passenger rail viability.

The one form of public transit Trump might support

America was once a pioneer in passenger rail, but its legacy has diminished over the decades.

Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA

Most Amtrak ridership comes from state-supported, short-distance trips rather than long-distance routes.

Long-distance trains create a diverse public space that connects various communities.

This map shows how good Amtrak could be-if only the government would pay

The U.S. lacks comprehensive long-distance passenger rail service compared to other countries.

A Federal Railroad Administration study suggests adding 15 new Amtrak routes.

The proposed expansion could connect previously isolated regions, serving 39 million additional people.

AMTRAK ELIMINATES 6 PASSENGER ROUTES TOTALING 5,000 MILES (Published 1979)

Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.

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