John Mica actually said...

the taxpayers in those States are paying towards Amtrak subsidization of these money-losing activities, and getting no service.

It is an efficient, clean energy that otherwise would have people in the roads.

The worst offender, by far, is Sunset Limited. That is Los Angeles to New Orleans. Every ticket on that route is--was subsidized in 2011, $3...

the average subsidy per ticket is about $51. It's actually $50.97.