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I agree with Alexander; your argument is well formed. In my opinion, the correct answer is to: 1) Have the Federal government get out of the airline subsidizing business and let them sink or swim on their own. 2) Disolve Amtrak. Allow any local government to pick up a piece if they can reach an agreement with Amtrak. I believe the Northeast US should enter into such an agreement with the NEC portion of Amtrak. 3) Clear the way or private entities to run passenger trains instead of government entities. If nobody steps in, then thats tough. Amtrak could not survive politically if they don't appear to serve the whole nation. But the argument that connecting fifteen or so cites puts everyone within two hours of an Amtrak station is only a paper tiger. Why should so many of us have to live more than thirty minutes from a station. What makes two hours drive, or thirty minutes, the magic number? I honestly think the best solution will be found after the Federal government gets out of the train business. And the solution may be to have none at all. - Ed
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