by Bob Roberts
Interesting story from Memphis on Amtrak pitching expanded service to the state. A day train from Memphis to Chicago and a new train from Nashville to Atlanta are mentioned as possibilities in the story (but there are very few details). This sort of expansion (entirely new routes in the South) was a surprise to me!
The expansion plan relies on additional federal funding Amtrak hopes Congress will approve in a revised Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act.https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/ ... 477648002/
Lang said Amtrak could present its vision to Congress as soon as the spring, once it has secured partnerships with interested states.
"It's going to take anywhere from 12 to 24 months to redo the surface transportation bill," Lang said. "We think this presents us an opportunity to really transform the company."