Amtrak, freight companies clash over Gulf Coast passenger rail

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A dispute between Amtrak and two freight companies could threaten implementation of New Orleans-to-Mobile passenger service.  However, their fight should not impact plans for Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans service, because in that case the important players are all on board, says John Spain, vice chair of the Southern Rail Commission.  Amtrak has publicly committed to establishing

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