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Amtrak: Office of Inspector General
Conducts independent audits of Amtrak's performance. Describes the organization of the office and has an archive of its reports to Congress.
www.amtrakoig.com
Amtrak, Background and Selected Public Policy Issues
1999 analysis of Amtrak issues facing Congress, prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
www.ncseonline.org
2001 report prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
www.ncseonline.org
Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997
1999 report prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
www.ncseonline.org
Amtrak Privatization, the Route to Failure
Paper from the Economic Policy Institute argues that Amtrak is a vital public service and opposes proposals for privatizing it. (PDF)
www.epinet.org
May 2000 report by the U.S. Government Accounting Office on Amtrak's financial prospects. (PDF)
www.gao.gov
All Aboard? Amtrak and the Future of Passenger Rail in America
Christian Science Monitor article recounts a cross-country rail trip, looks at the dependence of rural towns on passenger trains, and presents options for reforming Amtrak.
www.csmonitor.com
National Association of Railroad Passengers - NARP
National advocacy group for improving passenger rail and transit service in the U.S. Has news and background material, such as reports, news releases, statistics, Congressional testimony and legislative updates relating to Amtrak and passenger rail issues.
www.narprail.org
A blog supportive of Amtrak and passenger rail service. Includes links.
ticketpunch.blogspot.com