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Merger of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Highlights the Need to End Amtrak Subsidies

The standard line for passenger rail travel in the US is that we need a government-subsidized entity like Amtrak because while there is a “need” for such service, it is impossible to provide it profitably. However, profitable travel is possible, but would require the end of Amtrak itself.

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