Amtrak likely to pay for crashes -even the ones that are not its fault

摘要

Observers say Amtrak was likely not at fault for the deadly Feb. 4 wreck of the Silver Star in Cayce, S.C. But Amtrak is likely to pay victims out of taxpayer funds because of liability arrangements with host railroads, including CSX Transportation. In an exclusive report, the Associated Press cited a presentation by an Amtrak executive in a recent report that said so-called "no fault" agreements between Amtrak and freight railroads allows both to work together cooperatively. The agreements require Amtrak to cover damages and injuries for passengers, crews, and equipment, while freight railroads are responsible for damage to their own property and employees.