-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
QUOTE: Originally posted by jwieczorek Just an observation/question. Perhaps what you are noticing is a result of lower and lower subsidies, as every administration since Nixon has been trying to press Amtrak toturn a profit.
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
QUOTE: Originally posted by DSchmitt And the $181 is the subsidized price, not the real cost for that route and time, which might be substantially higher.
QUOTE: Originally posted by oltmannd QUOTE: Originally posted by DSchmitt And the $181 is the subsidized price, not the real cost for that route and time, which might be substantially higher. Absolutely! But, the real subsidy might not be all that high on those routes. In fact, it might actually be less on NY-Albany now than it was then. Ridership is several times higher now. Back then it was 5x a day, 2-4 60 seat coaches and an E8 (with change to FL9 at Harmon).
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