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bobthepanda
on Nov 17, 2019
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Amtrak Could Turn a Profit for the First Time
The only reason Acela charges so much is that there isn't enough track capacity for all the demand, and the current price is what most profitably fills seats.
The estimated cost of an additional two tracks in the Northeast is over $100B.
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The estimated cost of an additional two tracks in the Northeast is over $100B.