Republicans push bill to limit Amtrak’s right of preference: Analysis

Republicans push bill to limit Amtrak’s right of preference: Analysis

By Bob Johnston | October 31, 2023

Majority of “Freights First Act” proponents represent areas without passenger service; Transportation Trades Department warns of consequences

People, many with cellphones taking pictures, crowd station platform as passenger train arrives at night

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