13 years
Privatisation of the track didnt work, it became nationalised again.
But privatised rail companies own trains and set their timetables, and that seems to work OK.
Much as I am against privatisation, I think Amtrak could greatly benefit from it. Their service is, shall we say, "uninspired"? The scenic west coast route goes through the best scenery at night! And once when I tried to book a seat from Portland to Seattle, 7 days in advance, I discovered that there were no vacancies -- surely they could put another carriage on??
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