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Amtrac is not a super fast commuter train. Never intended to be so.
by Will on August 17th, 2007
I suppose it it less than a commuter train as it is a passenger train in general.
by BAM@Cyberscrewed.tk on August 18th, 2007
Yes, I have heard of Amtrak. I have ridden Amtrak. I have also heard of dinosaurs.
by Nice Guy In Bay Area on August 1st, 2009
The problem is our tracks are not designed for high speed. They aren't properly aligned with tight enough tolerances to allow for such.
by LarryH54 on April 2nd, 2010