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To: Billthedrill

Amtrak received $2.4 billion in Federal taxpayer subsidies in 2024, so that’s a pretty expensive pleasure ride, though at least you’re contributing to the slender ridership ...


6 posted on 08/02/2025 10:13:05 AM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: catnipman
Here's what taxpayers are getting for their money...

I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

AMTRAK exists to justify Acela at the taxpayers expense.

Mr. President, if you get a moment, would you please make American train travel great again?

20 posted on 09/29/2025 4:42:06 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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