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, the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, was primarily intended to relieve private railroads from the financial burden of providing passenger service, which had become unprofitable.

What Was the Purpose of the Legislation Which Created Amtrak