Cost of Amtrak Railroad Operations

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO obtained information regarding the National Railroad Passenger Corporation's (Amtrak) financial condition, including: (1) the revenue and cost of Amtrak train routes, including service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh; (2) states' subsidies to Amtrak for providing train service; (3) Amtrak income-producing projects other than rail passenger service; and (4) states' ending budget balances.