What was the purpose of the legislation which created Amtrak?
A) It relieved railroads from the responsibility of providing passenger service
B) It allowed the government to provide service without concern for profit
C) It allowed the states to take over commuter service
D) It allowed the railroads to get rid of track that was only used by passenger trains

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The legislation that created Amtrak relieved railroads from the responsibility of providing passenger service, allowing them to focus on freight operations.

What Was the Purpose of the Legislation Which Created Amtrak