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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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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Amtrak warns of discontinued service

The railway announced a $258 million package of spending cuts and capital investment deferrals, including a 4% cut in staff.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2002

Amtrak not near self-sufficiency, new report finds

The railway would have to reduce its cash loss by more than $300 million to meet the deadline.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2002

Amtrak provides free onboard Internet service

Three interactive trains house Pocket PCs

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2002

Panel recommends Amtrak lose assets

Under the proposals, Amtrak would relinquish ownership of the Northeast Corridor, estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion to maintain.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Bombardier files suit against Amtrak

Bombardier Corp. in November filed suit against Amtrak, claiming Amtrak disrupted its ability to produce and deliver the high-speed trainsets and locomotives for the Northeast Corridor in a timely and efficient manner.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2001

Amtrak excused from drafting liquidation plan

Congress approved a defense appropriations bill for 2002 stating that no federal funds can be spent on a liquidation plan.

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