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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2001

Acela exceeding expectations

Since its inaugural run on Dec. 11, 2000, performance and revenue numbers of Amtrak’s Acela Express have consistently improved, exceeding original expectations.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2001

Train derailments on the rise

The number of train derailments—like the recent Amtrak accident in Iowa that killed one person and injured 96 others—increased by about 20% over the past four years.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Amtrak designates quiet cars, expands Acela

Amtrak increased the number of “quiet cars” on its Northeast Corridor Metroliners for those wishing to seek escape from cell phones.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 1, 2001

TSA tests explosives screening of rail passengers

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 StaffNovember 16, 2000

Amtrak Debuts Acela Express

Amtrak today launched its high-speed Acela Express service, running from Washington D.C. to New York to Boston.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2000

Contract Negotiations Threatened Loss Of Funding For MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) was recently forced to extend its maintenance contract with Amtrak or give up crucial federal funding.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2000

Amtrak Rebrands Southern California Passenger Rail Service, Now Dubbed “Pacific Surfliner”

Amtrak today rebranded its San Diego to San Luis Obispo passenger rail corridor, the second most heavily traveled corridor in its system. It’s now called the Pacific Surfliner service, replacing the San Diegans.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2000

Amtrak Unveils Expansion Plans

Amtrak has unveiled a dramatic new plan to expand its passenger service and increase its fledgling freight business.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2000

Amtrak, Foes Differ on Future

Amtrak reported that it beat its business plan target by more than $2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2000, with total revenue up 8% to $476 million.

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