Intercity Passenger Rail: Amtrak's Financial Crisis Threatens Continued Viability

GAO discussed Amtrak and the future of intercity passenger rail in the United States, focusing on: (1) Amtrak's financial condition and progress toward operating self-sufficiency; (2) Amtrak's need for, and use of, capital funds; and (3) factors that will play a role in Amtrak's future viability.