News about Amtrak today includes a release from the railroad about what happens when investments are made in infrastructure that speeds up service. More people ride. Amtrak's news release is here.
Also today, the U.S. Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sens. Frank Lautenberg (D.,N.J.) and Trent Lott (R, Miss.) that would give Amtrak $11.4 billion in funding over six years. The bill would provide funds for maintaining and improving the Northeast Corridor and make money available to states to start new rail lines or improve those they have. The bill would provide Amtrak more stable funding than it's ever had.
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