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To: Elsewhere who wrote (2959)9/22/2001 8:57:58 PM
From: ElsewhereRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 24758
 
As Demand for Train Service Jumps, Amtrak Seeks Emergency Funding
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Funny - some businesses need subsidies because business is decreasing. Now Amtrak comes and wants subsidies because there is too much business...

September 21, 2001

Business Fare
By DANIEL MACHALABA and CARLOS TEJADA
Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

With heightened demand for its train service since last week's terrorism attacks, Amtrak is asking the federal government for about $3 billion in emergency funds during the next 18 months to buy additional passenger cars, improve tracks and electrical systems and boost safety and security. ...