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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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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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