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Cheap Gas Affecting Amtrak's Bottom Line

Amtrak will be forced to make cuts of almost 4 percent, due primarily to low gasoline prices.

February 16, 2016 - Philadelphia Inquirer - Philly.com

Mixed Reviews on New Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act

Six years ago Congress passed the first Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act, known as PRIIA. Reauthorization was introduced on September 11, in a bill (known as PRRIA) praised by some but also criticized for decreasing Amtrak funding by 40 percent.

September 28, 2014 - RT&S (Railway Track & Structures)

CA High Speed Rail Authority's Hopes Could Be Dashed

While the HSR Authority hopes to get at least half of the $8 billion ARRA funding, it has yet to market any of the $10 billion in bonds passed by the voters because of its budget problems. Criticism abounds.

April 13, 2009 - Sacramento Bee

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