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 Amtrak ran two evacuation trains from Houston to San
Antonio on Thursday, Sep 22, moving residents away from the path of approaching
Hurricane Rita. The various federal agencies have been reluctant to use
Amtrak in these evacuations from the two hurricanes, evidently because
the use of the trains might cast favorable publicity on passenger trains
while the Administration is still seeking to kill them off.
Amtrak is adjusting the schedules of the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle in the face of Hurricane Rita. Please see Amtrak's Web site for the latest information. Because Senate work on the Amtrak funding bill should occur
very shortly, various rail advocacy groups are urging citizens to contact
their Senators immediately in support of full $1.45 billion funding for
Amtrak in the coming fiscal year, and also to remove from the Appropriations
committee version the destructive language regarding sleeping/ dining facilities,
the management of which should remain at the discretion of Amtrak and not
legislated. In addition, they should be urged to support Senate Bill 1516,
Amtrak Authorization (PRIIA).
AMTRAK TO DELAY FARE INCREASE (Sep 16) Facing a flood of complaints, Amtrak decided to postpone its planned September 20 fare hike. The starting date of fare increases is now unannounced. The biggest complaints came from officials and riders in the Northeast, where Amtrak had planned a massive jump in the price of its Smart Pass discount tickets. Undoubtedly, fare increases will eventually have to take place to cover increased fuel costs. Some observers guessed that the timing of Amtrak's announcement was partly a political move to influence Amtrak funding legislation, which is due to be addressed by Congress within a few days. There is also the possibility that Congress, beset with
other pressing problems, may pass a continuing resolution to keep transportation
funding in place at its current levels, rather than vote specifically on
Amtrak funding.
The upgraded Berkeley CA Amtrak stop was ceremonially opened on Saturday, Sep 17. AMTRAK TO RAISE FARES SEP 20 AMTRAK PRESIDENT UPDATES EMPLOYEES ON GULF COAST SITUATION AMTRAK SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE GULF COAST EVACUATION IN TODAY'S TRANSPORTATION MONOCULTURE By Robert W. Rynerson EFFECTS OF HURRICANE KATRINA UPON LOUISIANA (Aug 29) AMTRAK LAUNCHES UPGRADED EMPIRE BUILDER STARLIGHT TO EMPIRE BUILDER CONNECTION ENDED DOWNEASTER FUNDING IS ASSURED PIONEER ROUTE REINSTATEMENT REQUESTED IN LOTT BILL LOTT-LAUTENBERG BILL PROVISIONS IMPORTANT FOR PASSENGER RAIL SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES LOTT-LAUTENBERG AMTRAK AUTHORIZATION BILL SENATE COMMITTEE TO ACT ON AMTRAK AUTHORIZATION TODAY NARP applauds their bill SENATE COMMITTEE ADDS $50 MILLION TO AMTRAK FUNDING CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR TO BE HIT WITH DETOURS IN LATE SUMMER AND FALL CALIFORNIA TRAINS REACH MORE RIDERSHIP RECORDS SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE OKAYS $1.4 BILLION FOR AMTRAK DOT WANTS TO CUT OUT SLEEPING CAR, DINER, LOUNGE AND CHECKED BAGGAGE SERVICE ON AMTRAK TO SAVE MONEY. NARP RELEASES REBUTTAL TO PROPOSAL: HOUSE VOTE SAVES AMTRAK FUNDING SUMMER SOLSTICE IN BERLIN 1971 HOUSE COMMITTEE FAILS TO INCREASE AMTRAK FUNDS
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