Amtrak says no changes or cutbacks in schedules due to federal budget cuts . The agency is also looking at ways to save money by reducing the number of trains that run through New York City each day. In fiscal year 2012 , Amtrak was approved to receive an operating subsidy of $ 466 million . It has also cut costs and made capital improvements to boost efficiency . Amtrak receives annual taxpayer subsidies for operating and capital improvements .
Amtrak says no changes or cutbacks in schedules due to federal budget cuts . The agency is also looking at ways to save money by reducing the number of trains that run through New York City each day. It has also cut costs and made capital improvements to boost efficiency . Amtrak receives annual taxpayer subsidies for operating and capital improvements .