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America is on track, but is Amtrak?
Amtrak was created to revive passenger rail, but limited funding, freight owned tracks and aging infrastructure continue to drive delays, high fares and uneven access. The article examines why expande
By By Samantha Arnold, Columnist · 2026-09-19T09:05:34.522Z
Amtrak was created to revive passenger rail, but limited funding, freight owned tracks and aging infrastructure continue to drive delays, high fares and uneven access. The article examines why expanded federal investment has not resolved the agency’s core problems and why improving existing routes may matter more than building new ones. Its focus on practical connections between major cities offers insight into the future of U.S. rail travel.
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