Steve Kulm

Amtrak Reduces U.S. Subsidy Request After Loss Narrows

Amtrak, the U.S. intercity passenger railroad supported by taxpayers, today will ask Congress for 16 percent less in operating assistance for next year after recording its smallest annual loss in 38 years.

Amtrak Asks U.S. for $2.1 Billion to Buy Trains

Amtrak, the U.S. intercity passenger railroad supported by taxpayers, asked Congress to more than double its capital budget so it can buy more trains and improve infrastructure.

New York Subway System Faces Weeks to Recover From Storm

If you laid the New York City subway system in a line, it would stretch from New York to Detroit. Now imagine inspecting every inch of that track.

Amtrak Acela Replacement Plan Creates Bombardier Rivalry

Amtrak’s plan to replace its fleet of Acela trains provides an opportunity for Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and others who want to compete with Bombardier Inc., the supplier of equipment used since the service’s start.

Amtrak Acela Replacement Plan Creates Bombardier Rivalry

Amtrak’s plan to replace its fleet of Acela trains provides an opportunity for Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and others who want to compete with Bombardier Inc., the supplier of equipment used since the service’s start.

Amtrak Must Cede Operations for High-Speed Rail, Mica Says

Amtrak will have to give up some rights to operate trains in the Northeast U.S. to attract private investment in high-speed train service, said John Mica, chairman of the House transportation committee.

Amtrak Targets Easing of New York-Philadelphia Delays by End of September

Amtrak and commuter-train riders who suffered three service delays between New York and Philadelphia this week may see hold-ups linger while the national passenger rail service finishes some power-system repairs over the next three months.

Amtrak Loss Narrows as Railroad Plans Wi-Fi Upgrade

Amtrak, the U.S. long-distance passenger railroad supported by taxpayers, narrowed its loss last year to $361 million, the smallest in 38 years.

Amtrak to Resume Limited Service Into NYC During Repairs

Amtrak will provide limited Acela Express and Northeast Regional service between Washington and Boston today, marking a partial restoration of Northeast Corridor service for the first time since Oct. 28, when Atlantic superstorm Sandy approached the U.S. East Coast.

Delta, American Drop Change Fees Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Delta Air Lines Inc., US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines waived fees for changing reservations for travel in the East and Northeast U.S. in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy bringing high winds and heavy rain to the region next week.

"Even on a normal day, our trains could not handle all of their passengers and our passengers."

- Steve Kulm on Nov 01, 2012

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