科技报告详细信息
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 |
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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?
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