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I'm a VP at an online travel agency (I won't discuss which one, but it's similar to Expedia) and I'm constantly amazed by Amtrak's blatant disregard for the volume market. If I were to acquire these amazing, fixed routes (like Miami to Boston), I would fill every seat for a competitive price. I guess the beauty of government assistance is it constantly pays to fail.
Here's what we should be demanding from our trains:
I'm a VP at an online travel agency (I won't discuss which one, but it's similar to Expedia) and I'm constantly amazed by Amtrak's blatant disregard for the volume market. If I were to acquire these amazing, fixed routes (like Miami to Boston), I would fill every seat for a competitive price. I guess the beauty of government assistance is it constantly pays to fail.
Here's what we should be demanding from our trains:
- Competitive pricing - lower than direct airline fares, since trains are more fuel-efficient than any plane. I think the rule should be, "trains should be cheaper than it costs to drive somewhere - in a Prius."
- More sleeper cabins, again for a lower price. I wouldn't care if you nickel-and-dimed me for service, amenities, food, etc.
- Meal plans. Unlimited food, drinks, and alcohol (from origin to destination) at a fixed price.
- Extended routes. I know a few great tourist destinations that would kill to get their old train routes back.
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