Intercity Passenger Rail
Title | Intercity Passenger Rail PDF eBook |
Author | United States. General Accounting Office |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Railroads |
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Intercity Passenger Rail
Title | Intercity Passenger Rail PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis F. Scheinberg |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 24 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Federal aid to transportation |
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Intercity Passenger Rail
Title | Intercity Passenger Rail PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis F. Scheinberg |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | 1998-06 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780788179761 |
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.
Amtrak: Financial Condition Has Deteriorated and Future Costs Make Recovery Difficult
Title | Amtrak: Financial Condition Has Deteriorated and Future Costs Make Recovery Difficult PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 1994 |
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Amtrak
Title | Amtrak PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth M. Mead |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 1994 |
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Amtrak Management
Title | Amtrak Management PDF eBook |
Author | JayEtta Z. Hecker |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | 164 |
Release | 2006-03 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781422304587 |
Amtrak has struggled since its inception to earn sufficient revenues & operate efficiently. In June 2002, Amtrak's new pres. began major efforts to improve efficiency. However, the financial condition of the company remains precarious, requiring a fed. subsidy of more than $1 billion annually. Capital backlogs are now about $6 billion, with over 60% being attributable to its mainstay Northeast Corridor service. This report reviewed Amtrak's: (1) strategic planning, (2) financial reporting & financial management practices, (3) cost containment strategies, (4) acquisition management, & (5) accountability & oversight. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.
Amtrak, Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Long-term Viability
Title | Amtrak, Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Long-term Viability PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth M. Mead |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 16 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Federal aid to transportation |
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