Oversight of Amtrak

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Ground Transportation

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 188

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High-speed Ground Transportation

High-speed Ground Transportation PDF

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 204

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Committee Serial No. 89-22. Considers S. 1588, to authorize Commerce Dept to undertake research and development in high-speed ground transportation.

High Speed Rail

High Speed Rail PDF

Author: Susan A. Fleming

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1437935192

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) and subsequent appropriations have dramatically increased federal funds available for high speed intercity passenger rail from $120 million in FY 2008 and FY 2009 combined to $10.5 billion available in FY 2010. Other issues, such as developing industry capacity to supply rail equipment and fostering multiyear public support for such systems must be resolved. This report reviewed: (1) how states started or improved passenger rail services in the recent past; (2) rail industry plans to accommodate the increased passenger rail investments; and (3) Federal Railroad Admin. plans to oversee the use of federal intercity passenger rail funds. Charts and tables.

High-Speed Ground Transportation

High-Speed Ground Transportation PDF

Author: DIANE Publishing Company

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1994-04

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9780788106514

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Reviews issues relating to the development of high-speed ground transportation in the U.S. Includes: a description of High-Speed Ground Transportation technologies, an analysis of issues related to High-Speed Ground Transportation financing, & an assessment of High-Speed Ground Transportation's social advantages, such as congestion relief & potential environmental advantages. Also discusses German, French, & Swedish systems. Charts, graphs & photos.