At a recent tech conference, Elon Musk criticized Amtrak, labeling the federally owned service as embarrassing and advocating for its privatization. Contrast was drawn with China’s high-speed trains, which operate at speeds exceeding 186 mph and are subsidized by the government. Musk lamented the poor state of U.S. rail, urging international visitors not to use Amtrak, as it could tarnish America's reputation. His comments echo his broader agenda against government-funded services, aligning with his previous criticisms of entities like the U.S. Postal Service.
Almost since Amtrak's creation in 1971, the 21,000-mile U.S. intercity passenger rail service has been fighting calls that it should be privatized.
Speaking at a tech conference on Wednesday, Elon Musk added Amtrak to the list of government-funded services on his chopping board, calling the federally owned railroad embarrassing.
Musk argued that privatization was necessary to fix Amtrak, contrasting it with China's impressive high-speed rail system.
If you're coming from another country, please don't use our national rail. It's going to leave you with a very bad impression of America.
Collection
[
|
...
]