A total of 92 percent of registered U.S. voters say it is important for the United States to invest in passenger rail safety and service improvements, according to a recent survey commissioned by Amtrak and conducted by the Mellman Group.
Findings were published on Monday and were consistent across geographic location, age, race and gender.
Amtrak commissioned the survey to better understand voters’ interest in intercity passenger rail service.
Survey highlights show that 81 percent of survey participants want their state to invest in bringing more passenger rail service to their local area; 83 percent support passenger rail investments Congress identified in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act; and 86 percent believe in the importance of a strong passenger rail system.
“These survey results confirm Amtrak is on the right path with our commitment to deliver a new era of rail for America,” Amtrak President Roger Harris said. “The country has spoken – strengthening our nation’s intercity passenger rail network is an important priority.”
“Americans are rooting for passenger rail to further enhance mobility, invest in communities and strengthen connections across the United States,” Nicole Bucich, Amtrak vice president of network development, said. “With strong support from every region in the country, Amtrak is working closely with our various state and host railroad partners to meet the many demands for train travel.”