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Blackout Halts, Delays Northeast Travel

September 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

A sweltering heat welcomed passengers to Penn Station Saturday, Aug. 16.

Amtrak Posts Strong Gains in July

August 16, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak reported carrying 2,223,358 passengers in July, making it the best month for ridership in the railroad’s 32-year history.

Fatalities Reported in Train Derailment

June 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Two people were killed following a May 8 grade crossing wreck in Hinesville, Ga.

Passenger Rail Coalition Testifies on Funding Needs, Amtrak Looks Ahead

June 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Stressing the critical need for federal funding support for passenger rail improvements, States for Passenger Rail Coalition Chairman David King testified before both houses of Congress in April.

Amtrak Gets Most of Requested Funding

March 10, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Congress on Feb. 13 passed legislation granting Amtrak a $1.05 billion operating and capital grant for the 2003 fiscal year. Additionally, repayment of a June 28, 2002, $100 million from the U.S. DOT loan from has been deferred.

Amtrak Funding: What’s the Answer?

February 1, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Can Amtrak operate without government funding?

Amtrak Announces Fare Rollbacks

January 7, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak today announced that it is making rail travel a better value than ever before with a rollback in coach fares on many of its routes from coast-to-coast.

Amtrak Cascades Ridership Increases in 2002

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Despite the slow economy and a sluggish travel industry, the Amtrak Cascades achieved ridership of over 577,000 passengers during 2002 — a three percent increase compared to last year.

Reistrup Retires; Gibson, Westbrook Head Passenger Services

December 20, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Al Crown, executive vice president-transportation, announced that veteran railroader Paul Reistrup will retire on December 31, 2002, following successful integration of CSX Transportation’s passenger and commuter rail network.

Amtrak Names New Senior Vice President of Operations

December 5, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak named William L. Crosbie Amtrak’s new Senior Vice President, Operations.