More.The future of Amtrak: Bring your own lunch?
The House on Tuesday approved a transportation funding bill that prevents Amtrak from receiving any federal subsidies for its food and beverage service, language that has the potential to end this service on Amtrak trains.
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) brought up his amendment Tuesday, and said Amtrak is currently violating U.S. law by failing to break even on its food and beverage service. Gingrey said Amtrak has been given more than $900 million over the last decade to make up for losses on this service.
“In 2012, a hamburger cost Amtrak $16.15, with riders paying $9.50,” Gingrey said. “This means that we, the taxpayers, are forced to pick up the tab for the remaining $6.65 through subsidies provided to Amtrak.”
The future of Amtrak: Bring your own lunch?
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, Jun 11 2014 05:45 PM
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Posted 11 June 2014 - 05:45 PM
TheBlaze blogs, "The Furnace," 6/11:
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Posted 11 June 2014 - 09:48 PM
The cheeseburger on Northeast Regional is up to $6.75, still $2.75 less than one pays in a dining car; although I guess the latter also gets you some fixings on the side including fries.
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 01 March 2015 - 10:19 AM
New House Bill Unlikely to End Amtrak’s Habit of Losing Taxpayer Money Selling Food
Don’t expect Amtrak to stop selling $16.15 burgers for $9.50—and asking taxpayers to subsidize the loss.
http://dailysignal.c...y-selling-food/
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