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Amtrak
Amtrak needs another bailout to stay afloat
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 29, 2020
Amtrak is planning to scale back many of its long-distance routes.
Amtrak says it had its best year in company history
Nov 11, 2019
After years of being the subject of congressional ire, the federally subsidized company is almost at the point of breaking even.
Penn Station is a drag for commuters and the economy
by
Ryan Kailath
May 23, 2017
Delays at the train depot ripple through the economy of the entire East Coast, an expert says.
Amtrak cracking down on baggage policy
Sep 28, 2015
The company allows up to 250 pounds of luggage, but riders bring even more aboard.
A day after crash, a vote to cut Amtrak funding
May 13, 2015
Amtrak says it has a $52 billion maintenance backlog on its Northeast Corridor.
Most Amtrak long-distance routes are unprofitable
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 13, 2015
New York to Washington is the lone bright spot of profitable service.
The fight over America's rails
Mar 25, 2015
A train whistle can evoke far-away places and adventure. Also, lawsuits.
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‘Corporate sponsored art’ isn’t as bad as it sounds
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 24, 2015
Writers and artists are finding financial support from Corporate America.
Amtrak asks for subsidies in wake of Hurricane Sandy
Dec 13, 2012
On Capitol Hill today, fiscal conservatives are likely to argue against the hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies that go to Amtrak each year. But Hurricane Sandy showed you need to spend if you want to save.
Amtrak high-speed rail to compete with airlines
Oct 19, 2012
Amtrak is hoping to lure travelers away from other means of transport, like airlines, with new high-speed rail service.