As the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks to end wasteful subsidies, it is crucial to focus on Amtrak. Founded in 1971, Amtrak began as an “experiment” to see if passenger trains could make money. Yet, with routes drawn for political gain rather than public need, it has lost money ever since.
Essentially, the federal government is throwing good money after a bad cause. Read here why DOGE and Congress should immediately eliminate Amtrak’s subsidies.