Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Intercity Passenger Rail
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Intercity Passenger Rail
Author: Phyllis F. ScheinbergPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Intercity Passenger Rail
Author: Phyllis F. ScheinbergPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788179761
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
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's Financial Situation
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant MarinePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Amtrak: Financial Condition Has Deteriorated and Future Costs Make Recovery Difficult
Author: Amtrak
Author: Kenneth M. MeadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Amtrak Management
Author: JayEtta Z. HeckerPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422304587
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
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
Author: Kenneth M. MeadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Current Amtrak Financial Condition
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on RailroadsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Current Amtrak Financial Condition
Author: Susan MolinariPublisher:
ISBN: 9780788172861
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
An update on Amtrak's financial situation, which is in a state of crisis. Witnesses include the deputy administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, & the associate director for transportation issues, U.S. General Accounting Office. Thomas M. Downs, the Chairman, Pres. & CEO of Amtrak also appeared & submitted the following for the record: The GapÓ -- operating grants vs. budget assumptions, federal capital appropriations: FY 1976-1997, outstanding debt/capital lease obligations: FY1987-2002, principal & interest expense: FY 1997-2002, Amtrak's glidepath to self-reliance, & the 1/2 cent solution.
