(Source: USA Today, November 23, 2013)
ABOARD THE CAROLINIAN — State-tailored runs are examples of an unfolding trend in regional transportation: States such as Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas are putting some of their scant transportation dollars into Amtrak’s regional, intercity routes. The states’ investment in these short-haul routes allow them to have a say in issues such as setting fare prices, as well as spending money on things like safety programs and marketing — and establishing special stops.
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