National Rail System/Amtrak

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Listen Monday, Jun. 17, 2002 at 1:06 p.m. in Transportation

Guest host: Mary Tillotson

Europe and much of Asia both have comprehensive rail systems that serve their populations well. But in America, Amtrak seems to always be in trouble. Last month, it announced that all train service would have to halt in July unless it received a $200 million loan, and this month, it announced its second major corporate restructuring of the year. Join guest host Mary Tillotson as she explores the questionable future of our nation's beleaguered rail system.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

Tom Till

Executive Director, Amtrak Reform Council

Mark Hemphill

editor, Trains Magazine

Ross Capon

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