Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Amtrak hasn’t turned a profit since 1971. And Amtrak executives admit the current business model is unsustainable and in need of serious reform. We look at the future of passenger rail in America, including the Bush Administration’s recent proposal to withdraw federal subsidies unless Amtrak makes significant changes, including opening itself up to competition.
Guests
- Ross Capon Executive Director, National Association of Railroad Passengers
- Tom Till Former Executive Director, Amtrak Reform Council; Program Director, Cascadia Center for Transportation and Regional Development
- David M. Laney Chairman, Amtrak Board of Directors
- Tyler Duvall Acting Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Department of Transportation
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