Excerpt
Thirty years ago, train travel in America had fallen on hard times. Ridership had been declining since the 1920s, mostly because of competition from automobiles and airlines.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Amtrak Overview
Costs and Benefits of Intercity Rail Travel
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High-Speed Rail
Chronology of Federal Involvement
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Recommendations for Change
Assessment by the Amtrak Reform Council
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Passenger Rail Service
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Pro & Con
Should Congress Approve the High-Speed Rail Investment Act?