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Keep in mind a couple of points. Firstly,Railway Age is not a railfan publication,it is the most widely read trade publication in the industry.it's fair to say that all the big movers and shakers read it. The editors of the magazine do not take editorial positions lightly. I urge everyone to go to www.railwayage.com and read it. <br /> Secondly,the main concept is that the railroads would not be operating passenger service to make a profit off of ticket sales,but instead in return for major tax breaks,which in turn would contribute to the bottom line. This is a very different proposition than the pre-Amtrak situation where the railroads operated in a highly regulated environment,and were essentially forced to operate unprofitable passenger routes as a public service. I'm not saying this is a complete solution,but it may be part of a bigger restructuring plan.
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