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Alexander, At first glance your idea seems to be a resonable transition from public to private operation. Let Amtrak operate two companies. The NEC company has to earn its keep. The national company gets the federal government to pay for all new routes, in hopes that someday it might repay some massive loans. I don't think you could get Congress behind that. I also don't think Congress has the desire to reduce taxes (on the real railroads) even if it would provide a service to the travelers. I think that having the train operator the same company that owns the track is essential to finding the right way. - Ed
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