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Has Amtrak ever thought of venturing into commuter or light rail?

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Posted by Buslist on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 1:47 PM
David Gunn pretty much pulled them out of the contract operations ( focus on your primary business).
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Posted by oltmannd on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:34 PM

D.Carleton

CSSHEGEWISCH

Amtrak is legally barred from either function by the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1971.

This is true. However, Amtrak has been a contract operator of various commuter lines over the years.

And has assembled some transit vehicles at Beech Grove, as well.

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Posted by D.Carleton on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:18 PM

CSSHEGEWISCH

Amtrak is legally barred from either function by the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1971.

This is true. However, Amtrak has been a contract operator of various commuter lines over the years.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:07 AM

Amtrak is legally barred from either function by the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1971.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Has Amtrak ever thought of venturing into commuter or light rail?
Posted by zkr123 on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 8:40 AM
Has Amtrak ever thought of venturing into commuter or light rail?

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