Testimony
February 26, 2016 | Testimony
Vehicle Fleet Management: Opportunities to Improve Utilization, Leasing Practices, and Fuel Card Oversight
In the past year, we issued three reports identifying recurring problems with the management and oversight of the vehicle fleet. Although the focus… Read more
November 14, 2013 | Testimony
Food and Beverage Service: Progress and Opportunities to Reduce Operating Losses
In summary, losses on Amtrak’s food and beverage service have been a long‐standing issue. From fiscal year (FY) 2006 through FY 2012, the food and… Read more
November 28, 2012 | Testimony
Amtrak Improvement Initiatives: Sustained Attention and Effective Implementation Keys to Success
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss some of our recent report recommendations and the actions that Amtrak has taken in response. Over the last… Read more
September 20, 2012 | Testimony
OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMTRAK TO BUILD ON ITS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss how improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak’s operations and service can lead to… Read more
August 02, 2012 | Testimony
Food and Beverage Service: Opportunities Exist to Build on Program Improvement Initiatives
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our work on Amtrak’s food and beverage service. Losses on food and beverage service have been a long‐… Read more
September 14, 2011 | Testimony
TESTIMONY: Progress and Opportunities in Amtrak's Implementation of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss Amtrak’s efforts to provide higher quality, more cost-effective intercity rail transportation services. The… Read more
April 29, 2010 | Testimony
TESTIMONY: Ted Alves April 29, 2010 Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee
Amtrak has made considerable progress positioning itself to meet the challenges it faces to compete effectively in this new era of intercity… Read more