New Rail Study

[Bob C]

You're right on the situation similarities we share, Wayne ! And another rail competitor, water transport (particularly evident around here - Pittsburgh with the Three [navigable] Rivers), who's right of way is, like planes and trucks, largely maintained and "owned" by the taxpayer. The railroads received a lot of land from Uncle Sam, but largely (over) paid the value back in service over the years and two World Wars. Would the economic balance of passenger service be affected if right of way, signaling, communication and MOW responsibilities were taken over by public funding ??? Hmmmmmmm ? Bob C.