by Sam Damon
This is an outgrowth of "Should Amtrak re-form the Pullman Company."
Obviously, Amtrak can beg for money from Congress. We all know that.
Having said that, are there any realistic scenerios where a bit of private investment could be made to get Amtrak some more sleeper cars? The Superliners are badly in need of rehab. There aren't really enough Viewliners to go around. And, of course, any extra cash that's lying around is headed for the Acela brake problem.
IIRC, the railroads used to use equipment trusts to purchase equipment. If someone could post the "Reader's Digest condensed version" of plusses and minuses of this approach, I'd appreciate it.
Obviously, Amtrak can beg for money from Congress. We all know that.
Having said that, are there any realistic scenerios where a bit of private investment could be made to get Amtrak some more sleeper cars? The Superliners are badly in need of rehab. There aren't really enough Viewliners to go around. And, of course, any extra cash that's lying around is headed for the Acela brake problem.
IIRC, the railroads used to use equipment trusts to purchase equipment. If someone could post the "Reader's Digest condensed version" of plusses and minuses of this approach, I'd appreciate it.