National Railroad Passenger Corporation - Amtrak Public Policy Issues
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Amtrak, Background and Selected Public Policy Issues - 1999 analysis of Amtrak issues prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
Amtrak: Office of Inspector General - Conducts independent audits of Amtrak's performance. Describes the organization of the office and has an archive of its reports to Congress.
Amtrak, Overview and Options - 2001 report prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
Amtrak Privatization, the Route to Failure - Paper from the Economic Policy Institute opposes proposals for privatizing Amtrak. [PDF]
Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 - 1999 report prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
Amtrak Reform Council - Archived Web site of the body created by Congress (1997-2002) to make recommendations and monitor Amtrak's progress toward achieving financial self-sufficiency. Has information about the council, reports, testimony, press releases, and minutes,
Intercity Passenger Rail: Amtrak Will Continue to Have Difficulty Controlling Its Costs and Meeting Capital Needs - May 2000 report by the U.S. Government Accounting Office on Amtrak's financial prospects. [PDF]
National Association of Railroad Passengers - NARP - National advocacy group for improving passenger rail and transit service in the U.S. Has news and background material, such as reports, news releases, statistics, Congressional testimony and legislative updates relating to Amtrak and passenger rail issues.
Ticket Punch - A weblog supportive of Amtrak and passenger rail service. Includes links.
All Aboard? Amtrak and the Future of Passenger Rail in America - Christian Science Monitor article recounts a cross-country rail trip, looks at the dependence of rural towns on passenger trains, and presents options for reforming Amtrak. (May 16, 2002) Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.
