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On the recordNovember 12, 2019
Amtrak's long distance services are a critical economic lifeline to many small towns throughout our nation.
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Dan Lipinski
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of Amtrak's long-distance services for small towns.

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Sep 8, 2020

Lipinski also questioned the passenger railroad's decision to temporarily reduce service on most long-distance routes from daily to three times a week. He argued that such cuts were "misguided" and would weaken the rail service.

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I actually put a bill in requiring railroads and rail transit to take the safest route.

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The rampant delays affecting Amtrak's trains threaten the railroad's growth and even its long-term viability as an operator.

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