I am confident that, together, freight railroads and Amtrak can find common ground that benefits all parties.

I think transparency is so important.

The American people have a right to know.

Amtrak's passenger expansion efforts should not be allowed to obstruct the critical movement of freight railroads.

Since its creation in 1971, Amtrak has never made a profit.

While those modes receive Federal support, they are also essential forms of transportation in high use and high demand by the American people.

I want to spend just a moment here and talk a little bit about CRISI and CRISI grants.

Without significant taxpayer support, we all know that Amtrak could not operate.

Today's hearing examines the current and future state of Amtrak.

The $100 billion in funding for rail projects included in this monumental law is a game changer for communities nationwide.

Amtrak's losses arise mostly entirely from its national network and long-distance routes.

Amtrak predicts it will lose roughly $1 billion, with a 'B,' per year.