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March 27, 1996

Amtrak Future

Mr. Downs spoke about future plans for higher speed trains with more customer services and the continuing safety concerns about the nation’s passenger rail system. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.

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Thomas Downs President (Former) Amtrak
Sonja Hillgren President National Press Club

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Program ID:: 70805-1
Category:: National Press Club
Format:: National Press Club Speech
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Mar 28, 1996 | 12:04am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Mar 30, 1996 | 5:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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Mar 28, 1996 | 12:04am EST | C-SPAN 2
Mar 28, 1996 | 3:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
Mar 29, 1996 | 6:24am EST | C-SPAN 2
Mar 30, 1996 | 5:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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