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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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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2002

Bush administration pulls out of rail hearings

Amtrak is currently seeking $1.2 billion in federal aid, while the Bush administration has proposed $521 million in federal support.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2002

Amtrak president resigns

George Warrington was nominated to become executive director of New Jersey Transit.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Amtrak Reform Council presents breakup plan to Congress

Plan recommends breaking up the rail system and introducing competition.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2002

DOT requests $59.3 billion for 2003 budget

A $716 million allotment for the Federal Railroad Administration includes $521 million in federal subsidies for Amtrak.

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