Train Travel Is the Great Equalizer. Here’s Why We Should All Do More of It
Amtrak is often seen as the underdog of American transportation, yet it offers a unique travel experience that fosters connection among passengers. Unlike other forms of travel, Amtrak serves as an equalizer, bringing together people from various backgrounds in a shared space. The author advocates for expanding train services to enhance national connectivity and promote a sense of community.
- ▪Amtrak is described as the underdog of American transportation.
- ▪Traveling by train allows passengers to share experiences across different social classes.
- ▪The author calls for more train routes to connect major cities and strengthen national unity.
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A mtrak is a funny word that all too often is used as a punchline. The redheaded stepchild of American transportation. But as a redhead myself, I love the runty Little Engine That Could. I love an underdog, and Amtrak is the true underdog of getting around. After I did my audition for Saturday Night Live and it was time to go home to Nashville, I took Amtrak. I bought a coach-class ticket to Birmingham, Alabama, 25 hours from New York. Don’t do that. Get a private room on overnights. I can’t stress that enough. Anyway, on the train, I got a call from Lorne Michaels telling me I’d gotten the job.
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