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<p>I don't think it matters much whether we call LD trains "integral" or not.  They move some people (even though it's only a tiny percentage of all intercity travelers), therefore they do have place in our transportation system (although this place is far from being the most major).  And, whatever way we put it, these trains are part of national landscape (even in the areas served by one round-trip pair of trains per day).</p><p>There is another market, however, that Amtrak does not seem to be serving so much though it should.  That is, more long-distance-style overnight trains running over medium distances (about 500 miles).  For example, Amtrak currently runs a daily train from New York to Toronto.  The trip lasts from about 7am to about 7pm.  Yes, people do ride this train.  But these people are probably not business travelers.  I think Amtrak can easily run another NYC-to-Toronto train departing at 7pm and arriving at 7am - specifically for business-oriented market.  If such a train will have sleeping accomodation, large comfortable coach seats, lounge, and diner - all LD amenities - it would undoubtfully attract business people by allowing them to spend a night comfortably en-route without losing productive daytime.  The same model can work between New York and Pittsburgh.  Private companies do run overnight buses from NY to Toronto, so this approach makes a good sense.  I'll probably write a letter to Amtrak's management regarding this idea.</p>
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