Unfortunately, this year is proving to be a difficult one for Amtrak. In an official statement , the company declared that one of its popular trains, the Heartland Flyer, may soon suspend service due to a lack of funds.
According to the statement, this route, operated in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), may cease operation by October 1 unless Texas secures its share of funding.
This article examines the current state of the Heartland Flyer and its significance to the economies of Texas and Oklahoma, considering both its utility for passengers and its economic impact on these two states.
Amtrak Declares The Heartland Flyer May Soon Be Suspended Close
Amtrak recently released a statement declaring the