What was the purpose of the legislation which created Amtrak?
A) It relived 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 purpose of the legislation which created Amtrak was to relieve railroads from the responsibility of providing passenger service. This allowed the railroads to focus on freight service, which was more profitable. Amtrak was created as a government-funded corporation to provide intercity passenger rail service, taking over routes from the railroads.

What Was the Purpose of the Legislation Which Created Amtrak