October 8, 2008
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 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)
July 18, 2008Green Travel: All Eyes on Amtrak
High gas prices and rising ridership put Amtrak in a favorable position, but Newsweek asserts that getting America’s rail network up to speed might be a “tall order.” (Newsweek — Daniel Stone)
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