Title: The past and future of U.S. passenger rail service
Description: Introduction: Amtrak's current situation -- A brief history of Amtrak -- Amtrak's role in intercity transportation -- The basic economics of passenger rail -- Policy options for the future of passenger rail -- Appendix. Amtrak's interconnections with freight and commuter railroads.
Subjects: Finance, Amtrak, Railroads, Federal aid to transportation, Passenger traffic, Economic aspects, Railroads, fares
Places: United States