September 17, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Associated Press circulated the following story on September 16.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Travelers scheduled to fly to and from parts of the East Coast this week will be allowed to alter their plans without penalties as several airlines and Amtrak eased...
September 17, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Amtrak issued the following news release on September 16.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Isabel and, as a precautionary measure, has made modifications to its services. Customers are advised to log on to...
September 17, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The following article by Peter Dujardin was posted on the Hampton Roads Daily Press on September 17.) NEWPORT NEWS — Hurricane Isabel caused Amtrak to cancel several of its Southeastern routes starting this afternoon, including two trains that connect Newport...
September 15, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Delaware News Journal published the following story by Murali Balaji on its website on September 15.) WILMINGTON, Del. — More than 900 potential Delaware jobs are at stake along with Amtrak’s future as Congress considers this week whether to pay for...
September 15, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Washington Post published the following story by Don Phillips on its website on September 12.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House late today announced that it will nominate three new members to the Amtrak board of directors including former American...
September 15, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Baltimore Sun published the following story by Marcia Myers on its website on September 14.) MINOT, N.D. — Hemmed in by miles of peas, lentils and Durham wheat, the 36,000 residents of this town have better transportation choices than most in this part of...
September 12, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The following article by Jeff Tobin was posted on the Alton Telegraph website on September 12.) ALTON, Ill. — A relaxing, zero-hassle trip is exactly what Pam Whisler wants when she rides Amtrak, and what she doesn’t want to lose. But, as Congress...
September 11, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Oregonian published the following story by Steve Mayes on its website on September 11.) OREGON CITY, Ore. — The city’s new Amtrak station is behind schedule, and it will cost another $100,000 to complete the project. Oregon City’s urban renewal...
September 11, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(GovExec.com posted the following story by Ted Leventhal of the National Journal’s Technology Daily on September 10.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responding to a critical government report and a shortfall in Amtrak funding, the Senate Appropriations Committee has...
September 11, 2003 | Amtrak, Headlines
(The Boston Globe published the following story by Keith Reed on its website on September 11.) BOSTON — Amtrak is offering a free trip to New York or Washington, D.C., on its premier service as an incentive to members of its frequent traveler club. The passenger...
