The New York Times’ Matthew Wald reports that Congress plans to double the billion-dollar annual subsidy given to Amtrak, the public-private train company. Another $1.5 billion will be given to high-speed rail service.

With gas prices still astronomical, Amtrak has enjoyed something of a renaissance this year. It was dampened, though, by a train accident near Los Angeles that killed 25. It’s not clear if the bill’s safety provisions would deter future tragedies.-MB

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