Amtrak Attempts to Lure Riders with Luxury

“In an attempt to increase ridership, Amtrak is reaching back to the luxurious train journeys of the past. Beginning this fall, travelers with an extra few days and money to spare will be able to climb aboard seven richly equipped vintage Pullman cars attached to Amtrak trains on three routes.” (Washington Times, Thursday)

Another dubious milestone along America‘s subsidized rail journey.

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