President Bush to sign rail safety bill
The White House agrees to sign a bill intended to improve rail safety — a response to the tragic September 12 crash in California — which also includes more than $12 billion in funding for Amtrak. (Los Angeles Times — Steve Hymon)
October 6, 2008Congress’ boost to Amtrak fueled by high gas prices, too much traffic
A commitment from Congress to spend $13 billion over the next five years to fund Amtrak is sparking an interest in linking the Midwest’s big cities with efficient, clean, high-speed rail. (Chicago Tribune — Jon Hilkevitch)
October 3, 2008Bush to Sign Bill to Nearly Double Amtrak Funding
The White House plans on approving a bill to provide Amtrak with $13 billion over the next five years, helping the company accommodate the country’s soaring demand for rail travel. (Wall Street Journal — Christopher Conkey)
October 1, 2008State rail projects get boost as driving declines
The feds throw down $30 million to improve performance and capacity for 15 passenger rail projects across the U.S. (Associated Press — Larry O’Dell)
October 1, 2008Road not taken takes on new meaning as motorists drive less
New numbers from the U.S DOT show a continued drop in vehicle miles traveled — Americans drove 3.6 percent less in July 2008 than they did in July 2007, and public transportation ridership has increased by 11 percent.
September 29, 2008Funding for public transportation is scarce
Budget cuts are hitting transit hard in Vermont, despite the increasing popularity of Amtrak and other public transportation agencies.
September 26, 2008Senator Holds Up Bill on Train Safety Device
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn blocks legislation to improve safety for the nation’s trains, objecting to the bill’s $14 billion price tag and a provision giving a funding boost to Amtrak. (Wall Street Journal — Christopher Conkey)
September 17, 2008Biden on the train
Taking a group of reporters along for his Amtrak ride home from Washington D.C. to Wilmington, Delaware, vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden promises “the most train-friendly administration ever” if the Democratic ticket is elected. (Politico — Ben Smith)
September 16, 2008A New Era for Train Travel?
Amtrak is all the rage for those travelers looking to skirt high gas prices and exorbitant airlines fees, but meeting the country’s demand for high-speed rail is going to take deep commitment and long-term investment. (Next American City — James McCommons)
August 29, 2008Rail advocates urge closer look at train travel
Painfully high energy costs and headache-inducing congestion have made many politicians, local governments, and ordinary citizens reconsider the value of high-speed rail. (USA Today — Larry Copeland)
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