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[-] Demdaru@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't like 100% of US rails owned by freight companies? And Amtrak must negotiate it's prices for using them with each company whose track they want to use. This drives prices hella high.

[-] Robert7301201@slrpnk.net 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Not 100%. Amtrak's FY2022 fact sheet says that 72.6% of miles driven was on tracks owned by other railroads. That doesn't tell us how much rail they own, but they do own some of their own rail.

Not only does it mean higher prices, but worse service because they have to rely on freight companies to maintain their rails properly and preference is given to freight leading to passenger delays.

Edit: Found a better source.

Ninety-seven percent of the route-miles traveled by Amtrak trains are on tracks owned by other railroads.

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