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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2002

Amtrak strikes tentative deal

The government would directly lend Amtrak $100 million to cover spending priorities for the first half of the summer.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2002

Amtrak may start system shutdown if help not given

The railway would start turning away passengers and moving trains to storage next week unless the railroad gets government help to close a $200 million shortfall.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2002

Amtrak president warns of shut down

A proposed company reorganization includes a reduction of "vice president" titles from 84 to about 20 and consolidation of Amtrak's three railroad operating divisions.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

Amtrak makes eleventh-hour deal, averts shutdown

Amtrak and the Bush Administration reached an agreement that would provide the railway with an immediate $100 million loan.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2002

S.C. Amtrak crash injures 15

The train, carrying 120 passengers and 13 crew members, was traveling south from New York to Miami when it derailed at 9:07 a.m.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2002

Subcommittee approves $1.9 billion for Amtrak

A subsection of the bill requires the railway to submit periodic assessments to the government.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2002

Metrolink conductor files lawsuit

Patrick J. Phillips, 48, seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in a lawsuit which names Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. and Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2002

New Amtrak president named

David Gunn, who previously ran transit systems in New York City and Washington, will take over the position on May 15.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2002

Amtrak derailment kills four

An investigation into the cause of the accident in Crescent City, Fla., is underway.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2002

Private companies interested in Amtrak

The Paris transit authority, Alstom and Britain's Great North Eastern Railway are among the private companies interested in taking over some of Amtrak's services.

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