That's the sad truth. Too bad, because we really love train travel, and
this country is so far behind Europe that it's embarrassing. We're the
greatest nation on the planet and we can't figure out how to run a train
system?
"Bill" wrote in message
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> "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.
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