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(Source: Associated Press, November 29, 2013)

TOPEKA, Kan. — Amtrak officials say a rail line is in need of additional funding in order to keep passenger service moving through southwest Kansas at a profitable speed. But the Topeka Capital-Journal reports Friday that Amtrak needs to have the track maintained at a proper level so trains can move quickly and keep passenger service on time. Amtrak has approached Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico about funding the $100 million for repairs.

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