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The nation’s passenger railroad network carried 31.6 million riders during the 2013 federal budget year. Amtrak’s long-distance routes recorded their best ridership in 20 years with 4.8 million passengers.
WASHINGTON — Amtrak carried a record number of passengers in the budget year ending Sept. 30 even though Northeast service was temporarily knocked out by Hurricane Sandy, rail officials said.
The nation’s passenger railroad network carried 31.6 million riders during the 2013 federal budget year. Amtrak’s long-distance routes recorded their best ridership in 20 years with 4.8 million passengers.
Jefferson Siegel
The Amtrak concourse in Penn Station is deserted as Amtrak service was suspended due to Hurricane Sandy.
Ridership for all of the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington reached 11.4 million passengers, the second-best year for the corridor.
Ticket revenues also increased to a record $ 2.1 billion. Amtrak relies on federal subsidies for a small share of its operating expenses.
Kathy Willens/AP
Amtrak relies on federal subsidies for a small share of its operating expenses.
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