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Subject: Re: Rail tour of the US Posted on: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:42:47 EDT


"mdrawson" wrote in message
news:CYYAe.42117$FP2.24615@lakeread03...
> Freight carrier ownership of the tracks explains why the tracks are in
such
> poor condition. Eastbound between Kingman and Albuquerque the tracks
nearly
> rock the passenger train off the tracks.
>
> Explanation we were given as to why tracks aren't improved: "Freight
doesn't
> complain, and passengers don't count."
>
If it wasn't just an excuse to shut down passenger rail, I'd think the Bush
Administration's idea of having the feds provide the tracks and related
infrastructure while private enterprises run the trains would work. Problem
is that they'll never support providing enough funds for tracks and related
infrastructure.