Some folks have been critical of Amtrak, saying it costs too much.  But the
latest estimate to expand a _single_ airport is now up to seven billion
dollars.  While the airlines will pay "much of which", taxpayers will pick up
the rest.

Also, many folks think Amtrak ought to be privatized, even though there is
zero evidence to support that, and tons of evidence against it.  Given the
above, why can't the airlines own the airport like a Union Station, and handle
the capital costs 
themselves, as they see fit to do?

A report in the Phila Inqr describes the plans and costs:
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20140515_La
est_estimate_for_Phila__airport_expansion___7_47B.html

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