» Resources & Links

» Amtrak Funding in Recent Years

Information on Amtrak and other modal funding since 1990. Updated with 2007 final and 2008 proposed funding levels. Click here to download (PDF file)

» Amtrak Ridership By Fiscal Year

Breakdown of Amtrak ridership since 1974

» Oak Ridge Data on Fuel Efficiency

Information about the release of the annual ORNL study that shows good fuel efficiency for passenger and freight trains.

» Keystone Service Inaugural Photos

On October 30, Amtrak and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania operated a special train along the Keystone Corridor (Harrisburg-Philadelphia-New York City) to celebrate new service frequencies, all-electric operation, and cab control cars. NARP Executive Director Ross Capon, Assistant Director David Johnson, and Transportation Associate Darryl Yates were along for the ride. Enjoy David’s pictures!

» Photos of Illinois Inaugural Trains

On October 17, 18, and 19, Amtrak and the State of Illinois operated special trains along each of their state-supported routes to celebrate new service frequencies. Two additional trains will run from Chicago to St. Louis and one additional train each to Quincy and Carbondale. NARP Assistant Director David Johnson was along for the ride. Enjoy his pictures!

» Fact Sheets and Analysis of Amtrak Ridership

Analysis of Amtrak ridership, focusing on the four major types of Amtrak service and coach versus sleeping car data.

» Pro-Amtrak Resolutions from local governments

Results of a project spearheaded by NARP member John Langdon of Holland, Michigan. Includes a “how-to” Power Point presentation that John gave at our October 2005 Board Meeting.

» Amtrak Fiscal 2005 “Year In Review”

David Gunn’s final report as President and CEO of Amtrak regarding accomplishements made in fiscal 2005.

» Which way do you want to travel in winter weather?

A photo essay by NARP Assistant Director David Johnson compiled during a snow storm in Milwaukee, WI on December 3, 2005

» The events of the Fiscal 2006 funding process

Securing adequate funding for Amtrak in fiscal 2006 was quite possibly the most challenging in Amtrak’s history--primarily due to an unprecedented effort by the Executive Branch to eliminate all funds for Amtrak and also its demand for “reforms” that would kill the system. Read all the details.

» ISTEA State Funding Flexibility

» High Speed Corridor Designations

ISTEA/TEA-21 Corridor Designations

» Amtrak “Endangered Segments” Maps

From Amtrak’s Revised Five Year Strategic Plan released on June 29, 2004.

» Amtrak, Highway, and Aviation Funding Since 1982

Adjusted for inflation, shows a big rail decline and bigh highway and aviation increases.

» Federal Funding for Amtrak Capital Investment

Inflation-adjusted figures show that for most of the 1990’s, federal investment is only a third of what it was in the late 1970’s.

» Per-Capita Spending on Rail in Other Countries

The U.S. ranks quite low, which helps explain the skeletal nature of our passenger network.

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