Noah Adams speaks with Griff Hubbard, a fifth generation railroad man. He is the station agent for Amtrak in Longview, Texas. Amtrak has announced plans to end service on several lines, including the passenger train that goes through Longview once a day, six days a week.Mr. Hubbard maintains that many people still rely on trains for long distance travel...people for whom autos or planes are not practical.
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