Amtrak and the Future of Passenger Rail Service
The American Enterprise Institute held a discussion on Amtrak and the future of passenger rail service. Panelists talked about the billions of dollars in federal subsidies spent to fund Amt…
140 viewsThe American Enterprise Institute held a discussion on Amtrak and the future of passenger rail service. Panelists talked about the billions of dollars in federal subsidies spent to fund Amt…
140 viewsCouncil members testified about the financial solvency of Amtrak, the company’s ability to meet federally mandated deadlines for self-sufficiency, and potential future curtailment of rail se…
92 viewsIn a news conference, council members announced their report and offered recommendations about Amtrak restructuring, including possibly closing some lines. Amtrak had not met the council’s r…
72 viewsDuring a meeting of the Amtrak Reform Council, members reviewed three proposed plans for restructuring Amtrak, the passenger rail service. Amtrak will be nationalized after February 2, 2002.
139 viewsCouncil members talked about the future of the national rail system and about reforms and restructuring to achieve self-sufficiency for Amtrak. Note: There is a short break during the progr…
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