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Amtrak Faces Mixed Fate as Trains Struggle for Market
A 1971 AP report surveys Amtrak’s early years amid rail subsidies, critic opinions, and a patchwork of equipment and routes. It notes critics like Southern Pacific and industry groups cite red ink and delays, while Amtrak touts refurbished cars, timetable gains, and longer term improvements.
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Haiter
Amtrak
John S. Lang
Washington
Ger
Associated Press
Neling
B.F Biagcin
Gov
Southern Pacific
Guth
Corrai
National Association Priory
Congress
Sunset Trak
Burgigg
di Limited
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Willam
Freigh
Quinn
Penn Central
William H. Moore
Metroliner
Stagecoach
Pony Express
NARP
Edel
Louis
Kansas City
Vranich
Am 1
Ally
Chilard
B. Rhodes
United Transportation
WW Union
Spirit of
St Louis
Rhodes
U.S. Health Partment