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Subsidy. Detractors of Amtrak often refer to the fact that "Amtrak is subsidized." Yes, Amtrak receives some subsidy. But let's look at the whole truth. Generally speaking, railways are the ONLY mode of transport in the USA expected to rely on private investment to: 1. Acquire additional...

People like to claim that "cars are flexible." And the claim has some truth. But the whole truth is not so simple. Cars require an extraordinary amount of terrestrial space. They are extremely inefficient in terms of landuse. People who attempt to drive in urban areas are faced this this...