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>In late March, Amtrak implemented a ban on trips by special trains like the 611. [Virginia Museum of Transportation] officials learned of the new policy after sending a proposed excursion schedule to Amtrak.>“Generally, Amtrak will no longer operate charter services or special trains,” wrote Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods in an email Friday. “Given the limited revenue these services provide, it is difficult to justify the cost and operational resources.”>Tax records show that the 611 excursions fueled a remarkable increase in the museum’s revenue streams. In fiscal year 2013-14, the museum reported $447,663 in total program revenue. In 2014-15, the museum reported $566,208 in excursion revenue alone. In 2015-16, excursion revenue sprang to more than $2 million.https://www.roanoke.com/news/local/roanoke/new-amtrak-policy-could-put-the-brakes-on-excursions/article_6de5ff34-c7dd-5379-93a4-8415d5f8e1a1.htmlDo you ever get that pesky, paranoid feeling that someone is out to get you?
