I'm fearful that long-distance trains will be cut, not because of the executive branch, but rather the legislative branch. The President-Elect probably doesn't have Amtrak on his radar, which is just as well. I think he has other policy goals to achieve.

I wonder how much is spent on foreign aid compared to Amtrak -- would it be less expensive to bring back the Pioneer, versus give foreign aid to countries that don't particularly care for us or our values.