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Chris Deluzio: “Amtrak is frankly part of the government in many ways.”

Featuring: Chris Deluzio, Democratic | U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 17

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Published | Video Starts at 35:05

And in the short term, I think, and I hope we get more sane regulation around the railroads to keep us safer. Look, there's somewhat of a model, very different passenger rail, right. Amtrak is frankly part of the government in many ways. And so it's not talking about not just strengthening the way in which the government regulates rail, but keeping on the table in the back of mind some avenue where this is treated more like a utility. (35:05–35:11)

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