AMTRAK: Do you support it?

[Anonymous]

I support it. That doesn't matter though. Becasue Amtrak cannot survive if only readers of this forum support it. We need to get message through to all Americans. We if they have good enough resons to give up their RVs, motorhomes or air travel they will use our pasenger rail system.

[Anonymous]

For the record: when I posed this question, I wasn't questionning the legitimacy of Amtrak by any means. I'm a big supporter of passenger train travel in America, and I really want Amtrak to succeed. When you look at the congestion on our interstate system, plus factor in the hassle (and, for some of us, fear) of flying, Amtrak shines. Improvements are needed of course--and if given the funds necessary to implement changes, Amtrak could prove itself a most attractive option to other modes of transportation. Right now, it's a diamond in need of polish. Let's hope the government recognizes the gem it has in it's grasp and opts to restore the luster it deserves. Come what may, I'll be a loyal supporter to the very end.

[Granny74]

I fully support Amtrak. I know it has its problems I am looking forward to feeling better so that I can take my trip to Seattle on the Coast Starlight.
Bob from AZ

[Modelcar]

....Sure I want rail travel..such as Amtrak to survive, but I believe we can all agree if it is agreed that we will continue with it, it does need some tuning up and changes to the system to do a better job of moving passengers. We all know it needs a solid method of funding too. Surely there are enough smart minds in this country to figure out how to bring that about. Perhaps it could be structured to be morphed into high speed rail when society and the country is ready for it too....

[Anonymous]

Authough I myself do not ride AMTRAK, I support it all the way. I believe that someday, people will realize that the railroad is still the best way to travel, and Highways will be lined with rail. OK, I'm dreaming, but AMTRAK may be our last chance at keeping passenger rail alive. Hey, if they can do it in France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Britain, So can the United states.

AMTRAK - Antonym~ American Made Trains Real And Clean[:p]

[Anonymous]

I certainly do! If it goes where I want ot go, I will use it.

[Anonymous]

All too often we hear people lamenting the possible demise of Amtrak, yet I wonder how many of those same people actually support it via ridership. Do you value Amtrak? Or, if it suddenly faded into oblivion, would you shed not a tear over it's passing?