Folks,

From what I understand, the current plan is thus:

There are three short distance train zones (California, Pacific NW (Eugene,
OR-Vancouver, BC) and the Northeast), Amtrak has enough cash to keep these
running.

Long distance trains:
Most will be contracted out to other firms.  Service disruptions may occur but
will be minor.  In fact, service may increase, including a new train being
proposed along the I-80 corridor, originating in Chicago.

David

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>It is ironic that Amtrak reports record income and passenger traffic at a
>time when  news reports indicate that Iowa could loose its Amtrak service.
>Two years ago we used Amtrak to go to Glacier National Park. All the
>passengers I talked with had their reasons for taking the train and none
>mentioned nostalgic motives. If and when the passenger trains quit running it
>will be a sad day for America. Jerry Neff
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