Regarding a Sun-Times story on Amtrak’s ridership increase: Amtrak is a stimulating and environmentally friendly alternative for long-distance travel. It may not be as fast as flying or as flexible as driving, but it gives us ample time to think, read and connect with the American landscape — a habit we could all benefit from.
Ridership for Amtrak is up 15% from pre-pandemic levels, and Congress recently passed $66 billion in funding for Amtrak, which the rail company will use to expand service to over 160 communities and build brand-new modern railcars.
