Intercity passenger rail Congress faces critical decisions in developing a national policy
Intercity passenger rail Congress faces critical decisions in developing a national policy

Author: JayEtta Z. Hecker

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1428945113

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This testimony discusses the future of intercity passenger rail. Intercity passenger rail in the United States is at a critical juncture. It has become increasingly clear that the current approach to intercity passenger rail is not likely sustainable. Given Amtrak's worsening financial condition and opportunities for intercity passenger rail to play a larger role in our nation s transportation system, there is growing agreement that the mission, funding, and structure of the current approach to providing intercity passenger rail needs to be changed. There is less agreement on how they should be changed. Both longer-term fiscal pressures and the new commitments undertaken after September 11th sharpen the need to look at competing claims and new priorities. Stated differently, there is a need to consider what is the proper role of the federal government in intercity passenger rail.

Amtrak Reform Proposals
Amtrak Reform Proposals

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Railroads

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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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.