For over fifty years, Amtrak has been the main provider of train travel in the United States. When it was established in 1971 , the company aimed to keep things going after private railroads permanently halted passenger service. Today, Amtrak connects over 30 million customers to over 500 destinations in 46 states . The company even has a goal of doubling its ridership to 66 million by 2040 .

While interest in train travel continues to grow, many believe that America's rail system isn't where it needs to be. In both big cities and small towns, riders are frustrated by limited or canceled routes and scheduling delays. In fact, a 2023 Amtrak poll found that 92% of Americans believe investment in passenger rail is important, and 81% want their state to expand train service. Unfortuna

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