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<p>[quote user="oltmannd"]</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <div><img src="/TRCCS/Themes/trc/images/icon-quote.gif" /> <strong>Paul of Covington:</strong></div> <div> <p> </p> <p>     As usual, any discussion of passenger trains evolves into a discussion of subsidies, and as much as I like trains, I'll agree that it's hard to justify the high level of subsidy for passenger trains, but Paul Milenkovic hit on an idea that makes sense.    Subsidise the coach seat so that basic  transportation is available at a reasonable rate, but let the luxury services pay most of their own way.   Sleeping accommodations take up considerably more space per passenger along with the extra services of attendants, etc.</p> <p>    As I wrote this it occurred to me that I really don't know the level of subsidy the sleeping accommodations receive relative to basic coach.    Is there a breakdown of costs and subsidies of the different services?</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <p> </p> </div> </blockquote> <p>  There is a GAO report from a few years ago with some of this information in it.  I'll see if I can find it. [/quote]</p> <p>I have a report that you referred me to several years ago.  It is DOT report Number CR-2005-068, dated July 22, 2005, issued by the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation.  The reference is JA-50.  This may be the report that you have in mind.  </p>
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