JAKARTA - Success in winning the US Presidential Election does not only make Joe Biden smile cheerfully. For example, later as US President, Joe Biden would have to follow the security protocol rules set by the Secret Service.
Many things cannot be done according to their wishes or habits. One of them is taking the Amtrak, a commuter train service frequently used by Joe Biden.
As valuable as Amtrak is, Joe Biden even intends to board the Amtrak when he departs for his inauguration as President of the United States on January 20. Unfortunately, riots on Capitol Hill and increased security threats prevented Joe Biden from using the Amtrak on the day of his inauguration.
Behind Joe Biden's hobby of riding the Amtrak, there is a sad story. Joe Biden started using Amtrak for his daily mobility in 1972. Precisely after his first wife Neilia and 1 year old daughter Naomi died in a car accident.
Not only that, Joe Biden also had to be appointed as a member of the US Senate beside the bed of his son, Beau and Hunter, in the hospital, according to railway-news. Yes, that year Joe Biden was just elected to the US Senate.
Since then, Joe Biden has always used Amtrak for mobility with his sons. In fact, throughout his career as a member of the US Senate for 36 years, during that time he always rode Amtrax, from his residence in Welmington, Delaware to Washington DC.
He also earned the nickname 'Amtrak Joe' because of this habit. In fact, on his last day as Vice President four years ago, Joe Biden chose to use Amtrak to leave Washington DC.
During the last US Presidential Election campaign, Joe Biden always mentioned Amtrak as his favorite means of transportation. He also took the Amtrak to campaign in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
"It's not as fast as a helicopter, but I got lots of friends, family on Amtrak. The train brings me back home every night. Keeps me grounded," he told AP as reported by travelandleisure.
In 2010, Joe Biden wrote his idea of a train entitled 'Why America Needs Train' for Amtrak magazine, Arrival. Apart from emotional factors, there are other reasons why he likes trains.
"Support me for rail travel beyond emotional connection. With delays at airports and congestion on our roads increasing frequently, volatile fuel prices, increased environmental awareness and the need for a thriving community network. Rail travel is becoming more and more. important to America than ever before. Support for Amtrak must be strong, not because it is cherished America's possession, but because it is a powerful and indispensable way to lead all of us into a cleaner and greener 21st century, "wrote Joe Biden.
Later, after being officially sworn in as President of the United States, Joe Biden must leave Amtrak. At least for the next four years while he is still in office. Congratulations on duty 'Amtrak Joe'.
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