There are pluses for both Amtrak and its passengers.
We were supposed to leave on the Amtrak Crescent to New Orleans, but we have a little problem down there.
They have no plan for Amtrak other than bankruptcy,
We expect to resume operations early Thursday evening. Amtrak service will resume after midnight.
The project in Ottumwa was discussed with Amtrak and the Iowa Department of Transportation as part of a larger multi-station renovation project,
Reducing the budget for Amtrak makes no sense unless the Administration is prepared to implement a reform strategy which can be supported by the budget request.
A healthy Amtrak is an integral part of New York and the Nation's economy and transportation systems.
As a personal beneficiary of the service that Amtrak provides and as someone who represents a congressional district that counts on safe, reliable rail service, I am a strong supporter of providing this vital industry the funding necessary to continue operations.
Amtrak offers riders a cost-effective way to travel throughout the country.
We continue to subsidize highways and aviation, but when it comes to our passenger rail system, we refuse to provide the money Amtrak needs to survive.