By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch; February 1, 2019
HUNTINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin says Amtrak has created a financial hardship for the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, causing its employees to be laid off and the organization to close its doors.
Manchin, D-W.Va., sent a letter on Thursday to Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson expressing concern over Amtrak’s policies and restrictions that are creating the financial hardship for the society and putting the New River Train’s October trips in jeopardy of ending as well. The letter explained the impact of Collis P. Huntington’s closure to West Virginia and urges Amtrak to re-examine its policies.