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Even in today’s world where airplanes, buses and cars dominate travel, a national railway continues to provide several important contributions. Fuel consumption??€”and the resulting pollution—per capita is drastically less for trains than for other major forms of transport, making Amtrak environmentally friendly. Continuing national rail service could also increase employment throughout the nation. And finally, Amtrak provides effective alternative transportation during times of crisis when other forms of travel may be impossible. As the drastic increase in ridership immediately after Sept. 11 showed, a strong national rail service is an essential...