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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