The final effects of the past Bush administration’s attempt to sink AMTRAK are shown on AMTRAK’s January performance report. This is reflected in the number of rolling stock overhauls originally projected for completion through January. The Bear Amfleet overhauls were 12 under this Fiscal Year’s (Oct 1) original plan + 1 other for a total of 13. Beach Grove superliner overhauls were 12 under, view liner and baggage 2 down. Wilmington 2 – AEM down, 1 surfliner down and 4 Acela power cars down. All together 34 units down on overhauls. There was no category that had more units completed starting on Oct 1; this continuing a trend starting about July 2008. I feel that the February figures will not be any better because the AMTRAK employment of additional personnel has just been posted and probably March will also not improve the units completed. Here are the postings – anyone need a job?
Actually I don’t want to mislead anyone. AMTRAK was ahead of their FY 2008 overhaul plan by July. That was when things slowed down. Maybe why someone got fired?? The actual figures for year ending Sep 2008 are as follows.
Overhauled difference from year plan
amfleet 168 0
cab car 1 0
Parlor Car 5 0 Anyone what does this categogry mean?