Intercity Passenger Rail: Amtrak Faces Challenges in Improving Its Financial211 Condition. Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation 211 Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division

摘要

We appreciate the opportunity to testify today on Amtrak's overall financial211u001econdition; its progress in becoming free of operating subsidies; its use of 211u001eTaxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA) funds; and its need for capital investment to 211u001eimprove quality of service. Out statement is based on our July 1999 report on 211u001eAmtrak's financial condition and our ongoing work for this Committee.