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I support U.S. Passenger trains, but not so much in the non-functional method called AMTRAK. We mean well, but the method of execution is inherently flawed. Govt ownership has not equated to efficiency, functionality nor profitability which is why this system has brinked on failure. If you want AMTRAK or any other passenger rail system to work it must have : - Functionality. The Trains need to go where we go. They must be convenient - Reliability (the trains need to be on time in order to be a real option for a traveller.) (notice how Europe and Asia run their systems or look at innercity rail systems or light rails that have right of way) I humbly submit that the Passenger industry or AMTRAK invest in it's own private rail lines or right of way (very costly from freight industry). This would allow the speed increases needed and thus solve the reliability and punctuality issues. We all know we love the car and if we want to challenge it, we must have a real viable option. Simply put, we would ride the system if it was efficient, available on time, everytime. My last experience on a US train was from New Orleans to Pensacola. This 200 mile plus trip took well over 7 hours ! By car it takes around 3.5 hours or so. This was way too painful. The right of way was not reserved for us, thus we had to stop endlessly to allow local freights through and we never built a real head of steam! Talk about a long trip. Compare to Europe - I took an overnight train from Naples to Venice aboard a sleeper. This was truly a treat. The train had right of way, thus it was able to really move fast and be punctual. The service was stellar and the whole trip enjoyable. Do it right and they will come! Respectfully, R Green
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