People prefer trains that run on time

Headline: Report: On-time trains would reduce Amtrak's losses
Date: April 3, 2008

"Amtrak could significantly boost its revenues and cut expenses if
it improves its on-time performance, according to a report by the
Transportation Department's inspector general. Doing so, however, would
require the cooperation of the freight railroads, which host the
national passenger carrier on their tracks."