Why Amtrak Offers So Few Train Routes
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Why does Amtrak offer so few long-distance routes for passenger travel? In this video, NYU transportation fellow, Jonathan English, breaks down the key reasons behind the limited reach of Amtrak's network and what makes it so different from Europe. - Overview of the US national rail network vs. Amtrak’s long-distance routes - The preference for freight over passenger rail in the US - Characteristics of US railroad tracks designed for freight - Challenges for passenger trains on US railroads - Comparison with European rail networks designed for passenger priority Learn more about why sleeper trains are coming back (kind of) in this video: https://youtu.be/uHeJHi3iLAY