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[ October 23, 2020 ] Republicans want to know whether Amtrak gave any perks to Biden Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Authorities Offering Reward for Information About 1995 Amtrak Derailment Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Report: Amtrak Does Not Know Extent of Challenges with its Safety Culture Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Amtrak Reaches Settlement with Survivor of Washington Derailment Amtrak
[ October 12, 2020 ] Amtrak Says it Needs Billions for the Northeast Corridor Amtrak

Amtrak Says it Needs Billions for the Northeast Corridor

October 12, 2020 The Center Square 0

Amtrak wants more than $1.7 billion in federal tax dollars for the Northeast Corridor, William J. Flynn, Amtrak’s president & CEO, said in a letter to congressional leaders.

Analysis: Staggers Rail Act Enabled Rail to Thrive Even During Crisis

October 10, 2020 The Center Square 0

October 14, 2020, marks the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Staggers Rail Act signed by former President Jimmy Carter. The bipartisan legislation primarily deregulated the freight rail sector, which was on the brink of collapse in the 1970s.

Trump Issues Presidential Border Crossing Permit for Alaska-Alberta Rail

October 8, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Border Crossing Permit for the Alaska-Alberta Railway Corporation, a crucial step for the $17 billion project.

Amtrak: Service, Staffing Reductions Possible Without More Tax Dollars

October 8, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

Following a conversation with Congress about what it says is its federal funding needs for the 2021 fiscal year, Amtrak submitted a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formalizing an ongoing request for up to nearly $4.9 billion this fiscal year for Amtrak and its partners.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

FRA: New Jersey Transit, New Mexico Rail Runner Express at Risk of Missing PTC Deadline

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

Nearly all railroads subject to the positive train control (PTC) mandate are operating their systems in revenue service or in advanced field testing. However, two railroads are at risk of not fully implementing PTC on all required main lines by Dec. 31: New Jersey Transit and New Mexico Rail Runner Express.

Deregulation Helps Freight Industry Thrive Without Federal Bailout, Industry Officials Say

May 28, 2020 The Center Square 0

After $3 trillion in federal stimulus money went to individuals, corporations, hospitals and numerous industries, the Class 1 freight industry has maintained its transportation operations and provided critical resources nationwide without asking for, or receiving, federal taxpayer money.

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Amtrak Says it Needs Billions for the Northeast Corridor

Analysis: Staggers Rail Act Enabled Rail to Thrive Even During Crisis

Trump Issues Presidential Border Crossing Permit for Alaska-Alberta Rail

Amtrak: Service, Staffing Reductions Possible Without More Tax Dollars

FRA: New Jersey Transit, New Mexico Rail Runner Express at Risk of Missing PTC Deadline

Deregulation Helps Freight Industry Thrive Without Federal Bailout, Industry Officials Say

Amtrak Says It Needs $1.475 Billion in Supplemental Funding

Lawmakers Signal Opposition to Regulatory Overreach in Rail Transportation of Coal and Other Materials

Federal Transit Administration Allocates $25 Billion to Help Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

Feds Give $1 Billion to Support Amtrak