For years, passengers have complained about Amtrak's delays. While these are rare on certain routes, they are almost the norm on others. Some long-distance trains have accumulated 24 hours of delays, and others rarely arrive on time, except for a few rare cases.

According to Amtrak’s official website , freight train interference is one of the main factors causing this. While freight trains are required by federal law to provide Amtrak with 'preference,' this is rarely the case. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, this is about to change. So, why are passengers so skeptical, and are they right to be?

U.S. Department Of Justice Announces New Settlement

On September 9, the U.S. Department of Justice published a press release announcing a settlement with two key companies

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