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Amtrak outlines priorities for 2012
Jan 12, 2012
By Peter De Keles |
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Following another year of ridership gains in fiscal year 2011, Amtrak officials announced what they term an "aggressive" agenda for 2012 that calls for service growth and operational improvements.
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| Title: | Amtrak outlines priorities for 2012 |
| Publication: | Progressive Railroading |
| Date: | 01/12/12 |
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| Category | Real Trains |
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| Among the highlights: manufacturing the first electric locomotives and single-level cars under contracts with Siemens and CAF, respectively; advancing Northeast Corridor (NEC) planning efforts; upgrading NEC infrastructure; and rolling out electronic ticketing to all trains.
During 2012, the railroad is set to spend $50 million to construct 10 stations, design level-boarding platforms at 30 stations, complete interior designs at 57 stations and begin detailed assessments at another 53 stations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. |
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