At the forefront of Amtrak’s evolution is the addition of Amtrak Airo (pronounced “arrow”), a new train ushering in what Amtrak is calling “a new era of rail.” The new, California-made ...

Why does the US, a country that created billionaire railroad tycoons, have such an expensive and inefficient train system? Amtrak has had a long history of financial instability since its formation.