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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2004

Amtrak passengers delayed by bomb threats

Authorities search train and question about 300 riders and crewmembers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2004

States, Amtrak plead to Congress for rail funding

Asking for at least $2 billion over five years, an Amtrak-led alliance of states requests that Congress allot grant money for major intercity rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2004

New railroad security bill introduced in House

The $1-million bill includes more than $600 million to improve the safety of rail tunnels used by Amtrak and commuter railroads.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2004

Amtrak launches AT&T Wi-Fi service

Anyone with a working Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or PDA can access the system.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2004

TSA test will screen rail passengers for explosives

Amtrak and Maryland Rail Commuter passengers boarding at the New Carrollton train station will be screened for one month during the pilot project.

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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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