Re: President Trump and Amtrak's long distance trains
Author: Railfan & Political Junkie
Date: 11-13-2016 - 16:29
Last month, the Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat asked Trump about passenger rail development in western Pennsylvania and nationwide. The following was his response:
"I think that having trains working properly – you know our train system is obsolete – but I think having a modern railroad system is a very important thing for the nation. I'm very much in favor of modern railroads."
On the other hand, Congressman John Mica, one of the most strident critics of Amtrak, is a potential candidate for Secretary of Transportation. If Mica is appointed to that post, it would not bode well for Amtrak.