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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by M.W. Hemphill I think what grates on many about passenger rail is that it appears to them that the people who are using passenger rail appear to be getting something for nothing: the farebox make-up. [/quote] Good point. Amtrak's farebox recovery used to be as high as 80%. That was until Congress started stiffing Amtrak of funding - even though the money had been approved. Know what the BIGGEST MONEY-LOSING form of transporation is? Your personal car. The moment you drive that new car off the dealer's lot, you lose 40% of its value. Plus the DOT says fuel taxes, etc., so-called "user fees" only pay for about half - or less- of automobile travel costs. Don't forget court costs, state troopers, prison costs, etc., when drunk drivers are sent to prison and state troopers and police patrol the streets ensuring smooth driving. None of this is paid for by drivers, BTW. Interesting how the public doesn't express as much ire and finger-pointing when it comes to their own money-losing transportation. But ask for money for tiny Amtrak and you've committed heresy.
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