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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2004

Amtrak president: Rail travel cannot be 100% safe

David Gunn admits potential for terrorist attacks but states that Amtrak riders are as safe as any other traveler.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2004

Rail consortium settles legal claims

Amtrak and Bombardier/Alstom settled all current legal disputes associated with the $1.2 billion U.S. high-speed rail program delivery.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2004

U.S. boosts rail security in response to Spanish attacks

Amtrak has increased patrols of its police force and canine units.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2004

Amtrak mismanaged high-speed project, GAO says

Amtrak President David Gunn said that the General Accounting Office report ignored the railroad's problems with contractors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2004

Amtrak requests $1.8 billion from Congress

President of national rail network says White House proposal is only half of what is needed to prevent the system from shutting down.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2004

Travelocity offers Amtrak packages to corporate travelers

Successful online travel broker adds rail to its transportation options for the first time.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2003

Judge allows Amtrak unions to strike

A walkout would shut down Amtrak service for 65,000 daily passengers and disrupt heavily used commuter routes across the country.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2003

Report: Congress must fix Amtrak

In the past ten years, Amtrak has lost more than $500 million annually, and is projected to continue.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2003

Amtrak approved for $1.2B subsidy

Congressional negotiators approved the subsidy, $300 million more than the House of Representatives and the Bush administration supported, late Wednesday.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2003

Amtrak board nominee backs federal support of railroad

A clear federal mandate, government oversight and a steady source of funding were essential to its long-term survival according to a nominee.

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