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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2001

Panel to discuss plans for Amtrak restructuring

One of the more drastic options has the private sector taking over Amtrak train operations and eliminating long-distance routes considered unprofitable.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2001

Conrail to pay Amtrak $3.5 million

Amtrak claims figure of rail miles underreported is in the millions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2001

Lawmakers pledge to block Amtrak liquidation

The railroad's credit may have been damaged since the Amtrak Reform Council recommended liquidation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2001

Amtrak liquidation chances are slim

Federal panel reform ideas for the railway include making states or Congress come up with money to keep unprofitable but politically popular Amtrak routes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2001

Amtrak told to plan liquidation

Congress will make the final decision on Amtrak's future and is considering what role the railway will play in U.S. high-speed rail development .

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2001

Amtrak self-sufficiency questioned

DOT recommends Amtrak focus on improving ventilation and evacuation systems in aging tunnels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2001

Amtrak, Greyhound passengers increase

Grounded airplanes mean more business for other modes of travel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2001

Amtrak Train Collides with Freight Train in Utah

Some passengers suffer minor injuries in desert crash

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2001

Amtrak, Greyhound restore passenger service

Heightened security promised by federal officials

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2001

Train stopped in R.I., passengers detained

Three passengers removed from Amtrak train.

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