Download or read book Evaluation of Options for Improving Amtrak s Passenger Accountability System written by U.s. Department of Transportation and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In investigating the derailment of Amtrak's Auto Train on April 18, 2002, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that an accurate count of persons on the train at the time of the accident was not available at the accident scene. NTSBnoted that emergency response would be improved with accurate count data at the accident scene and issued a Safety Recommendation to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that it develop and implement an accurate passenger and crew accountability system. This report assesses the weaknesses in Amtrak's passenger accounting system, the costs of improving it, and the potential safety and business benefits of an improved system. It finds that while technically feasible, the recommendation is impractical given Amtrak's business model and would not provide the desired safety benefits. It also identifies alternativeimprovements to Amtrak's passenger accounting system that can be the basis for future cost-effective Amtrak initiatives.

Download or read book Evaluation of Options for Improving Amtrak s Passenger Accountability System written by Ronald A. Mauri and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Amtrak Management written by JayEtta Z. Hecker and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amtrak has struggled since its inception to earn sufficient revenues & operate efficiently. In June 2002, Amtrak's new pres. began major efforts to improve efficiency. However, the financial condition of the company remains precarious, requiring a fed. subsidy of more than $1 billion annually. Capital backlogs are now about $6 billion, with over 60% being attributable to its mainstay Northeast Corridor service. This report reviewed Amtrak's: (1) strategic planning, (2) financial reporting & financial management practices, (3) cost containment strategies, (4) acquisition management, & (5) accountability & oversight. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by Phyllis F. Scheinberg and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Amtrak's inception the Fed. government has provided the railroad with over $23 billion in capital and operating assistance, including about $2 bill. in FY 1998 and 1999 from the Taxpayer Relief Act (TRA) to make capital improvements and maintain Amtrak's equip., as well as to make pay. on debt. This report discusses: how much Amtrak has spent in TRA funds and what types of activities it has funded; whether Amtrak has used TRA funds in accordance with the act; what the roles of the Amtrak Reform Council and the IRS have been in monitoring Amtrak's use of TRA funds; and whether Amtrak fully reports its use of TRA funds. Charts and tables.

Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Amtrak s Incentive Contracts with Railroads written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Intercity Passenger Rail written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed to a 15-year term by the U.S. President. The GAO wants to support Congress, while at the same time doing right by the citizens of the United States. They audit, investigate, perform analyses, issue legal decisions and report anything that the government is doing. This is one of their reports.

Download or read book Amtrak written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-23 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amtrak provides a range of passenger services on its Northeast Corridor, state-supported, and long-distance routes, but has not consistently reported revenues and expenses for these services. In 2008, PRIIA directed Amtrak to address this and other issues. In response, Amtrak reorganized into three business lines for its services to make its finances more transparent and management more accountable. GAO was asked to review Amtrak's efforts to reorganize and implement certain PRIIA reforms. This report evaluates: (1) the status of Amtrak's reorganization; (2) Amtrak and stakeholder efforts to address Northeast Corridor infrastructure needs; and (3) the impact of PRIIA requirements on state-supported routes. GAO reviewed Amtrak financial data (fiscal years 2010 through 2014), planning documents, and interviewed Amtrak officials and key stakeholders from the FRA, 18 states that support Amtrak routes, and 7 commuter or intercity passenger railroads selected for their scope of operations.

Download or read book Issues in Evaluating Amtrak written by Jimmy Butler and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation of the U S Railway Association s Final System Plan written by United States. Interstate Commerce Commission and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2002 2002 budget justifications written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Providing for the Consideration of S 738 Amtrak Reform and Authorization written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rules and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Amtrak s Service Reductions written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: