Amtrak Investment Act
Amtrak Investment Act

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13:

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Amtrak Investment Act
Amtrak Investment Act

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 190

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Amtrak
Amtrak

Author: United States. Interstate Commerce Commission

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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The Past and Future of U.S. Passenger Rail Service
The Past and Future of U.S. Passenger Rail Service

Author: Elizabeth Pinkston

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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Introduction: Amtrak's current situation -- A brief history of Amtrak -- Amtrak's role in intercity transportation -- The basic economics of passenger rail -- Policy options for the future of passenger rail -- Appendix. Amtrak's interconnections with freight and commuter railroads.

Intercity Passenger Rail
Intercity Passenger Rail

Author: Phyllis F. Scheinberg

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000-11

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9780756705008

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Since Amtrak's inception the Fed. government has provided the railroad with over $23 billion in capital and operating assistance, including about $2 bill. in FY 1998 and 1999 from the Taxpayer Relief Act (TRA) to make capital improvements and maintain Amtrak's equip., as well as to make pay. on debt. This report discusses: how much Amtrak has spent in TRA funds and what types of activities it has funded; whether Amtrak has used TRA funds in accordance with the act; what the roles of the Amtrak Reform Council and the IRS have been in monitoring Amtrak's use of TRA funds; and whether Amtrak fully reports its use of TRA funds. Charts and tables.