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10 QUOTES WITH «AMTRAK»
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Amtrak.
As a personal beneficiary of the service that Amtrak provides and as someone who represents a congressional district that counts on safe, reliable rail service, I am a strong supporter of providing this vital industry the funding necessary to continue operations.
A healthy Amtrak is an integral part of New York and the Nation's economy and transportation systems.
Amtrak offers riders a cost-effective way to travel throughout the country.
The fact is that America relies on Amtrak to move people.
Reducing the budget for Amtrak makes no sense unless the Administration is prepared to implement a reform strategy which can be supported by the budget request.
We continue to subsidize highways and aviation, but when it comes to our passenger rail system, we refuse to provide the money Amtrak needs to survive.
If we are wondering why only 19 percent of the American people feel that the Congress is in tune with their priorities, the cuts in Amtrak is one blatant reason why.
Not only should we be giving Amtrak the money it needs to continue to provide services; we should be providing security money to upgrade their tracks and improve safety and security measures in the entire rail system.
Over the years, I've had a lot of different jobs - newspaper boy, dish washer, naval flight officer, Amtrak board member, Governor and chairman of the National Governors Association - just to name a few. But my most cherished job - and frankly my most important job for that matter - is being a father.
Amtrak is extremely important to the economy of Southern Illinois and I will continue to work with state and local leaders and my colleagues in Congress to secure the necessary funding to maintain full service.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMTRAK»
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The formation of Amtrak in 1971 heralded the end of privately operated passenger train service and ushered in an era of intercity train travel financed on a budget that has vacillated between the virtually non-existent and the barely ...
2
Intercity Passenger Rail:
Amtrak Will Continue to Have ...
Since its inception in 1971, Amtrak has received over $23 billion in Fed. subsidies for operating capital expenses.
Phyllis F. Scheinberg, 2000
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Amtrak Management: Systemic Problems Require Actions to ...
This report reviewed Amtrak's: (1) strategic planning, (2) financial reporting & financial management practices, (3) cost containment strategies, (4) acquisition management, & (5) accountability & oversight. Includes recommendations.
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Intercity passenger rail
Amtrak needs to improve its ...
Amtrak could not implement its Network Growth Strategy unless it reached
agreement with freight railroads over funding for capital improvements10 (such
as upgrading tracks and signals to improve safety and support higher-speed
passenger ...
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End of the line: the failure of
Amtrak reform and the future ...
The book addresses myths and fallacies about Amtrak, exposing how the railroad is not as essential to mobility as it claims.
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Amtrak: Improved Management and Controls Over Food and ...
Government Accountability Office. Testimony, Amtrak: Management and
Accountability Issues Contribute to Food and Beverage Service Losses own
labor force. With certain exceptions and limits, all food and beverage revenues
and expenses ...
United States. Government Accountability Office, 2005
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Amtrak management systemic problems require actions to ...
Amtrak Does Not Have Adequate Oversight of or Accountability for Its
Performance and Results division in March 2005 with a new division chief and
two new hires designated to Amtrak oversight.13 Similar to FRA, the Amtrak OIG
also has ...
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Amtrak's Northeast Corridor: Information on the Status and ...
Provides information on the ownership, usage of, and operations over, the Northeast corridor; the projects and costs associated with improvements to allow high-speed operations on the north end of the corridor; and the capital investment ...
DIANE Publishing Company, 1995
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Amtrak: the US National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Traces the history of the Amtrak passenger train line and discusses its trains, routes, profits, and future
10
USA by Rail: Plus Canada's Main Routes
Describes routes crisscrossing the United States, shows how to make the most of a rail pass and includes maps and sightseeing and accommodation tips.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMTRAK»
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Amtrak resumes runs after rail fix
Amtrak trains are running again between Arkadelphia and Texarkana, Texas now that tracks damaged by weekend flooding have been ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
Amtrak unveils new locomotive for veterans
WILMINGTON, Del. — Sen. Tom Carper addressed a crowd of about 200 Amtrak workers donning hard-hats at a ceremony today to unveil an ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Amtrak service in Kansas could be cut
Amtrak's Southwest Chief pulls into Kansas City's Union Station. If circumstances in Kansas City are not resolved, Amtrak could cancel the ... «Wichita Eagle, Jul 15»
Second Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago would be popular, new …
Ridership on a second Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago could exceed 150,000 passengers a year, but Minnesota and Wisconsin would ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
Amtrak maintaining service for now
SPRINGFIELD — Although the Rauner administration announced a week ago that the state would cut its support to Amtrak by 40 percent on ... «Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette, Jul 15»
7 things I've learned as an Amtrak 'writer in residence'
In September 2014, Amtrak announced the winners of its writers residency, a program sparked by one writer's tweet. The federally-owned ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
Shore Line East Riders Frustrated With Amtrak
NEW LONDON — Frustrated at making no progress with Amtrak, a group of Shore Line East riders is calling for help from Sen. Richard ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
Safety funding may derail some Amtrak service
Congress set a Dec. 31 deadline for installing Positive Train Control safety systems on railroads. But Amtrak needs funding and more time. «Kansas City Business Journal, Jul 15»
Amtrak funding tops Casey's agenda
Casey sprung into action after a proposal to cut $250 million in Amtrak funding gained momentum in the House of Representatives. The state's ... «The Philadelphia Tribune, Jul 15»
New Amtrak station to open this summer
EAST LANSING – — The new Amtrak station near Harrison and Trowbridge roads will be complete this summer. The station, which is part of ... «Lansing State Journal, Jul 15»
