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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 21, 2006

Amtrak launches Spanish language site

Customers can access schedules, routes and special offers, as well as reservation capabilities entirely in Spanish.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2005

House approves $1.17 billion for Amtrak

The passed amendment also did away with a requirement that Amtrak end service on its most unprofitable long-distance routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2005

Amtrak train evacuated after bomb scare

Angry passenger arrested for forecasting terrorist disaster involving train.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2005

Amtrak funding issue contentious on Capitol Hill

House, Senate still battling over Amtrak funding issues.

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