This paper empirically analyses whether full ownership separation strengthens rail in comparison with other transport modes – a major goal of European and national transport policies. Data from nine European countries in the period 1994-2009 are evaluated, with the end result that the positive...

A brief history of Amtrak -- The failure of Amtrak reform efforts -- Amtrak's present condition -- Myths about the value of Amtrak -- Fallacies about the cost of Amtrak -- Defending against terrorism : can Amtrak do the job? -- Escape from Amtrak : state and local governments -- Passenger...