While those modes receive Federal support, they are also essential forms of transportation in high use and high demand by the American people.
I also ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 15 days for any additional comments and information submitted by Members and wi...
I am confident that, together, freight railroads and Amtrak can find common ground that benefits all parties.
I think transparency is so important.
I think the American people have a right to know.
Amtrak must work to attract customers and revenue and operate as a reasonable steward of the taxpayers' dollars.
Amtrak predicts it will lose roughly $1 billion per year, with those losses largely covered by the taxpayers.
I find it kind of disturbing in many ways that this is public transportation, billions of dollars going to it.
Amtrak must prioritize improving its current network, including important system maintenance and upgrades, and improving safety, security, a...
Any potential expansion of Amtrak's system must allow for freight railroads to provide input on capacity and track sharing issues.
I am recommending suggesting that Amtrak should not be allowed any more CRISI grant funding over the next 5 years.