AMTRAK: THE GAMBLE COMES OFF

America's National Railroad Passenger Corporation was launched in an unpromising atmosphere of political optimism, public disinterest and professional scepticism. As the social benefits of inter-city passenger trains gain wider acceptance, the editor reports that Amtrak has already achieved tangible gains in revenue and looks to further growth.

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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • HOPE, R
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 460-463
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 128
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Passenger service
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044055
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways Board
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 15 1973 12:00AM