Hotline #711-A - March 10, 1992

Chairman Al Swift's Amtrak trust fund bill was introduced this afternoon in the House. It is H.R.4414. Swift has asked each NARP member to ask their Representative to co-sponsor this important bill. Representatives Ritter, Pease, Richardson, Slattery, Manton, and Andrews already are sponsors. Meanwhile, H.R.4250, the Amtrak reauthorization bill, was approved March 5 by the Transportation Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

The Crescent will be replaced with a bus between Birmingham and Meridian until March 17 because of track work.

SEPTA drivers may strike at 12:01 am on March 15.