Intercity Passenger Rail
| Author | : Phyllis F. Scheinberg |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 1998-06 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0788179764 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780788179761 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by Phyllis F. Scheinberg and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it began operations in 1971, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has never been profitable, & it remains heavily dependent on substantial federal operating & capital subsidies. This report examines: (1) financial performance of Amtrak's current routes, (2) implications for Amtrak of multiyear capital requirements & declining federal operating subsidies, & (3) the effect on Amtrak of reforms contained in the Amtrak Reform & Accountability Act of 1997. It relies on Amtrak's financial data & performance measures to assess the performance of Amtrak's 40 routes. Charts & tables.
