WASHINGTON — Legislation that aims to reverse Amtrak’s statutory right of preference over host railroad freight trains “within 50 miles of a port or rail yard” has been introduced by a U.S. Congressman representing a rural district without any passenger service. Among its co-sponsors is the head of the U.S. House subcommittee with jurisdiction over Amtrak.
The “Freights First Act” was
They know it’s trains not trans correct? Usually the right is after trans folks not trains, but I’m not sure how well they can read.
Oh they’ve been after the trains for a while already as well. Something about serving the public good just rubs them the wrong way.