Monday’s Headlines Have Been Loving Amtrak Too Long to Stop Now

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By Blake AuedAug 31, 2026, 12:01 am73 ptsTrending
Amtrak has seen record ridership for two years in a row, carrying almost 24 million passengers in fiscal 2026. This is largely the result of a $22 billion investment in tracks, tunnels, stations and new trains through the Biden administration’s infrastructure law. New service on the Gulf Coast and in the…

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