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November 29, 2022

Statement from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner on Freight Rail Negotiations

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner issued the following statement:

“We appreciate and support President Biden’s request for quick Congressional action to end the threat of a freight rail shutdown.  A shutdown would affect Amtrak’s service across the nation, and we implore Congress to take action well before the December 9 deadline to minimize impacts to Amtrak service.”

 

 

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