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Mr.Clark, <br /> Amtk does not pay for the operation of the trains you mentioned.The state agencies put out a bid for the operation of such trains.AMTK was the low bidder.The state agencies pay for the entire cost of operating those trains including crew cost and also pays AMTK for providing the crews and maintanece of those trains in certain situations where the states don't have a mechanical dept. <br /> I would love to see deadicated high speed rail but where is the money going to come from?The CB&Q once ran a test train from Denver to Chi. to see how fast they could do it.Took 12hrs.That was back in the 30's.Pretty sad when you think that record is still standing some 60-70 years later.
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