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Amtrak unveils first rail car funded by stimulus
Myway News ^ | 07/13/2009 | RANDALL CHASE

Posted on 07/13/2009 9:39:45 PM PDT by iowamark

Amtrak has wasted little time using its $1.3 billion slice of the federal stimulus package, unveiling the first of 81 passenger cars to be restored with the help of economic recovery funds.

Passenger car no. 25103, damaged a few years ago in a yard collision but now completely refurbished - complete with that "new car" interior smell - was shown off Monday at Amtrak's maintenance facility in Bear. More than 100 hard-hatted workers joined Amtrak president and CEO Joseph Boardman in celebrating completion of its restoration.

The car, refitted at a cost of about $687,000, will rejoin the Amtrak fleet next week and will be used on long-distance routes stretching from Toronto to Miami.

With ridership increasing by about 25 percent over the past three years, Amtrak is welcoming the additional seating capacity that will be provided by cars brought out of storage for repairs. Cars like the one displayed Monday can seat 60.

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.myway.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: amtrak; caption; freepun; lping; stimulusepicfail
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To: stephenjohnbanker

You kidding? I not make that much in my life.


21 posted on 07/13/2009 9:58:09 PM PDT by watusa1775 (News flash, Michael Jackson rose on third day, sitting at right hand of Bono.)
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To: Army Air Corps

look at it this way, at $687 thousand,
that is about $136 million less than a F-22.
and it seats 59 more people


22 posted on 07/13/2009 11:33:08 PM PDT by element92
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To: iowamark
Republican Rep. Michael Castle acknowledged that he was no fan of the $787 billion stimulus package, but said he wants to ensure that Amtrak remains a viable mode of transportation.
23 posted on 07/13/2009 11:47:20 PM PDT by razorback-bert (We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers.)
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To: element92

Don’t give them any ideas. Next they’ll start using F-22s for Am-Trak cars.


24 posted on 07/14/2009 5:01:19 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (www.publishedauthors.net/benmaxwell/index.html. Donate to members.tripod.com/tva_israel/HOME.HTM)
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25 posted on 07/14/2009 6:36:10 AM PDT by bamahead (Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. -- Sallust)
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26 posted on 07/14/2009 6:36:47 AM PDT by bamahead (Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. -- Sallust)
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To: iowamark

Amtrack is the biggest waste of money ever. There is a ride between Portland Maine and Boston that travels empty always! The buses are full because the buses go where one wants to go, like the airport, and are more comfortable rides AND COST LESS!

But the elites wanted trains and trains we got, even though they are filled with retired Amtrack workers who are going down to spend the day in Boston.


27 posted on 07/14/2009 6:39:58 AM PDT by Chickensoup ("Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.")
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To: watusa1775

Your tagline is priceless!


28 posted on 07/14/2009 6:55:07 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: iowamark

OFF TOPIC: What line or company operated those box cars that had the red “Thunderbird” on them? I don’t see those around anymore and I don’t recall that a name appeared (in any type you could read) on the cars.

A coffee shop here in Austin, TX is called “The Thunderbird” and its mark is a red “Thunderbird” that is a bit of a riff on the box cars. (The Missouri-Pacific line where I’ve seen the box cars is located about 2-3 mile away from the shop.)


29 posted on 07/14/2009 10:19:59 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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