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Ep. 29: Amtrak - America's Train
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In this episode, we recount the origins of Amtrak, born out of failing private rail services and saved by the Rail Passengers Service Act of 1970. Despite the hurdles of "manufactured mismanagement" intended to sabotage it, Amtrak emerged resilient. We also dive into our firsthand adventure on the Texas Eagle line from Austin to San Antonio offering a current snapshot of Amtrak travel today.
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Chapters
1. Ep. 29: Amtrak - America's Train (00:00:00)
2. History and Future of Amtrak (00:00:18)
3. Amtrak Experiences and Freight Traffic (00:10:34)
4. Future of Passenger Rail in America (00:15:46)
5. Improving Short-Distance Passenger Rail Travel (00:18:55)
6. Amtrak Feedback and Future Plans (00:27:48)
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