Amtrak: Overview and Options

Peterman, David Randall

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Transportation;    Railroad policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL30659
RP-ID  :  RL30659 2001-01-25

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses Amtrak, an intercity railway transit system that being operatios in 1971. Amtrak receives considerable criticism for its inability to make a profit. The central policy issue, which this report addresses, is the following: Given that a national system of passenger rail service appears to be inherently unprofitable, as is the case for other public services, do we as a Nation wish to preserve our system or to liquidate it?