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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2007

METRO Briefs

Amtrak tickets available by cell phone N.C. officials face conflict over transit funds NYC Transit workers caught in worker's comp scam

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2007

NARP urges Congress to support growth

Administrations investment comes short of Amtrak's $1.68 billion request.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2007

Congressional Update: Pushing Through Transportation's Agenda

Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), the newly appointed chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sets his sights on battling funding cuts, working to secure transit and shoring up Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2006

Veteran rail exec appointed head of Amtrak

Alexander Kummant, a former Union Pacific Railroad vice president, will assume duties Sept. 12.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2006

Amtrak makes funding appeal to Senate

Proposal for federal support totals $1.598 billion.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2006

Bush budget proposal to include Amtrak subsidy

President to propose offering money next week, despite including no funds for Amtrak in last year’s budget.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2006

Bush bypasses Congress to seat 2 on Amtrak board

Floyd Hall and Enrique Sosa placed on rail panel through recess appointments.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2005

Rail unions warn of potential Amtrak service shutdown

Unions are protesting six-year stalemate in contract negotions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2005

Amtrak fires CEO Gunn

Railroad leader ousted over funding disagreement, opposition to Bush Administration.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2005

2 car passengers killed in crash with Amtrak

Acela Express strikes car in Waterford, Conn., killing woman and grandson and causing delays.

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