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I have rode several of Amtraks trains since 1971. With the exception of the northeast corridor, trains do not post a very good on time performance. Of course unless its padded. Seems to me, back when Amtrak took over, trains ran more on time. Equipment wasn't the greatest, but it was on time or close to it. Its sounds great to ride in modern equipment, at 28 mph. <br /> <br />The only reason Louisville service was started, was for express service. Who wants to get up and leave your city in the wee hours of the morning, for an 11 hour ride to Chicago? The trip shouldn't take over 5 hours. There was no survey taken, to see who would use the service. Amtrak admits that the train only averages 45 passengers. Not enough to pay for the fuel. <br /> <br />When is congress going to get there head out of their backside. Or are they buffaloed once again, by Amtrak management. <br /> <br />
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