Amtrak Derailment Highlights Need to Fund Rail and Transit as House Votes to Cut $260 Million in Amtrak Budget
BY U.S. PIRG MAY 13TH, 2015 While it’s unclear whether last night’s Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia was directly the result of inadequate maintenance and repair, the tragedy highlights the need for Congress to adequately fund transit infrastructure, repair and maintenance. Just hours after the accident, the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut Amtrak funding by $260 million.…