Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the House to reauthorize Amtrak and establish high-speed rail corridors to relieve congestion.
Money wise, the bill would more than double federal subsidies to Amtrak -- to some $2.86 billion annually for five years versus the current $1.2 billion annual Amtrak subsidy.
The bill is H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008..
Whether this bill can move through the House, be considered by...