The news that has come right after the three derailments at NY Penn Station last month is that the LIRR, and NJT is pressuring Amtrak to give up their rights to own and operate Penn Station. It is alleged that Amtrak is not doing a good job at maintaining the tracks/switches and other facilities.in the station and that NY and NJ could do a better job. Really!
Despite the political grandstanding and the nonsensical arguments being made, it is imperative that Amtrak keep control of Penn station. If they relinquish ownership, why before you know it there will be no priorities for the boarding and dispatch of Amtrak trains. Lateness will become epidemic, a chaotic situation will result that could bring down the system. We must petition Amtrak and request that they hold on to Penn Station now and in the future. The very heart of the Eastern US passenger rail system is at stake.
Despite the political grandstanding and the nonsensical arguments being made, it is imperative that Amtrak keep control of Penn station. If they relinquish ownership, why before you know it there will be no priorities for the boarding and dispatch of Amtrak trains. Lateness will become epidemic, a chaotic situation will result that could bring down the system. We must petition Amtrak and request that they hold on to Penn Station now and in the future. The very heart of the Eastern US passenger rail system is at stake.