Amtrak Should Be Broken Up

A restructuring plan by Amtrak Reform Council recommends that Amtrak should be broken up.

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January 12, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Competition would be encouraged, long-haul lines could be put out to bid, and Amtrak itself would have to become more accountable under proposals by the Amtrak Reform Council, which was created by Congress to come up with a restructuring plan if Amtrak failed to become self-sufficient."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Panel Is to Propose Breaking Up Amtrak

Friday, January 11, 2002 in The New York Times

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