Amtrak made no changes or cutbacks in schedules due to federal budget cuts . The line carried record numbers of passengers last year and has reported strong revenues . However , she acknowledged that the `` continued lack of predictable federal appropriations makes proper budgeting and future planning extremely difficult . '' It has also cut costs and made capital improvements to boost efficiency . Amtrak receives annual taxpayer subsidies for operating and capital improvements .
Amtrak made no changes or cutbacks in schedules due to federal budget cuts . The line carried record numbers of passengers last year and has reported strong revenues . It has also cut costs and made capital improvements to boost efficiency . Amtrak receives annual taxpayer subsidies for operating and capital improvements .