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So if, in the worst case scenario, Bush gets his wish for zero Amtrak funding, WHEN would that likely shut Amtrak down? End of summer? October this year? Jan 06?
The Amtrak California (Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, Pacific Surfliner) equipment is fully owned by the State of California. Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains are fully funded operationally by the State of California. On the Pacific Surfliner route, the State of California funds 50% of the operation of the trains while Amtrak National funds the other 50% for their operation. In addition, Amtrak National provides all the crews and training of crews to run the trains. Amtrak National also holds the rights to operate trains over the host railroads.gswager said:Does it requires 160(?) days FRA(sp?) advanced notice to shut down the route? Or can it shuts down right away?
I thought CA corridor is support by CA funds, not fed, so it cannot be shut down, right?
I don't know about the first question you ask, but I think "OBS" has made a generalization of what or how it may/could happen. There is more to shutting down a corporation of that size than "OBS" specifies here.gswager said:Does it requires 160(?) days FRA(sp?) advanced notice to shut down the route? Or can it shuts down right away?
I thought CA corridor is support by CA funds, not fed, so it cannot be shut down, right?
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