Keeping Rural Communities Connected via Amtrak
Amtrak's long-distance train service links rural communities in Colorado and throughout the country, promoting commerce and tourism in towns like Lamar, La Junta and Trinidad. But routes like the Southwest Chief — Amtrak's longest line, connecting Chicago and Los Angeles through southern Colorado — are in desperate need of upgrades to ensure safe passenger travel in the years ahead. That's why I'm urging my colleagues in Congress to invest in capital upgrades to long-distance train service. The federal government must partner with the states and railroads to find the best path forward, and this investment will help communities across the country continue to maintain safe and reliable passenger rail service.
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