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Interesting analysis. I'm surprised that most of the LD trains' ridership is greater than AutoTrain. Yet, AutoTrain regularly runs with 7-9 sleepers and at least 3 coaches. I guess the difference is the number of passengers boarding at intermediate stops on other LD trains. And, AutoTrain regularly is near the top of trains that are close to covering their operating costs. I suspect that difference is the much greater percentage of sleeper (higher revenue) passengers than coach as well as the revenue generated from a couple hundred autos at $250+/- per vehicle.

[QUOTE="Palmland, post: 1027368, member: 784"] Interesting analysis. I'm surprised that most of the LD trains' ridership is greater than AutoTrain. Yet, AutoTrain regularly runs with 7-9 sleepers and at least 3 coaches. I guess the difference is the number of passengers boarding at intermediate stops on other LD trains. And, AutoTrain regularly is near the top of trains that are close to covering their operating costs. I suspect that difference is the much greater percentage of sleeper (higher revenue) passengers than coach as well as the revenue generated from a couple hundred autos at $250+/- per vehicle. [/QUOTE]

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