chris smalling has signed a three-year contract extension at manchester united worth in the region of # 80,000-a-week after turning his career around at old trafford . the 25-year-old england centre-back had been linked with a move to arsenal after struggling to hold down a first-team place at united and being branded ` stupid ' by manager louis van gaal for his sending-off in the manchester derby at the etihad earlier this season . smalling was also guilty of several off-the-field indiscretions , including being pictured going to a fancy-dress party as a suicide bomber last year . chris smalling -lrb- left -rrb- signs his new manchester united contract alongside club boss louis van gaal . smalling celebrates scoring united 's fourth goal during their 4-2 premier league win against manchester city . but the defender has matured under van gaal and become a regular starter in the dutchman 's team this season . he was due to be out of contract next summer but has now committed himself to united until 2019 . van gaal said : ` i am delighted he has signed a new contract . chris has improved and developed immensely during the short time that i have been at the club and has become an integral part of the first-team squad . ` he always conducts himself in a very professional manner and it is also pleasing that he has scored some important goals this season too . ' smalling , who cost united # 10million from fulham in 2010 , has made 147 appearances and won two premier league titles . as the hours count down to $ 85 billion in government-wide spending cuts , there 's one transportation service that wo n't be derailed -- amtrak . officials of the nation 's only long-haul passenger railroad say there will be no cutbacks or changes in its schedule , especially on its popular northeast corridor route between washington , new york and boston . that 's much different than the scenario facing u.s. airlines , which may be forced to alter schedules if federally run air traffic control services are disrupted by spending cuts due to take effect on friday . just how is amtrak able to absorb a hit from the so-called budget sequester ? part of the answer lies in its charter as a for-profit government corporation , which allows it to operate like a business and charge fares and fees . four of his nine goals for the club have come this season , including one in the old trafford derby earlier this month as united beat city 4-2 . the 25-year-old has become a regular for van gaal after struggling for a first time place earlier this season . he said : ` i am so proud to play for such a great club . we have developed as a team over the course of the season under louis van gaal and we are now playing as a complete unit . ` this is a very exciting time to be at manchester united . we are all determined to get back to where we belong and competing at the highest level . ' smalling has established himself as a permanent member of england 's squad during the euro 2016 qualifying campaign and that boils down to his vast improvement under van gaal . smalling shakes hands with dutch boss van gaal after signing his new long-term deal . smalling has made 147 appearances for united and won two premier league titles along the way . with a top four finish and champions league qualification close to being secured , the 25-year-old can look forward to more european adventures as his development continues . after the disappointment of last season , van gaal has instilled a level of confidence into his players and smalling has thrived under his tenure since the turn of the year . the former fulham man is keeping big summer signing marcos rojo out of the side at and that 's testament to his improvements after a difficult start to the season . smalling is expected to keep his place in united 's starting eleven for the visit to everton , as the red devils look to get back to winning ways after defeat at chelsea . `` amtrak is planning to take actions to allow it to withstand a funding cut and not cut service . during -lrb- fiscal year -rrb- 2013 , amtrak is experiencing solid revenue growth and we have been controlling our costs and managing our budget in anticipation of a possible reduction in federal funding , '' said kimberly woods , an amtrak spokeswoman . congressmen leave as spending cuts loom . however , she acknowledged that the `` continued lack of predictable federal appropriations makes proper budgeting and future planning extremely difficult . '' smalling has become a leader since establishing his place in the starting eleven as he thrives under van gaal . rail service has been a priority for the obama administration . while in the senate , vice president joe biden commuted for years to his home in delaware on amtrak and is one of its biggest supporters . the railroad has instituted a number of business reforms over the years , some of them under pressure from congress , lowered debt , and has been able to make infrastructure improvements to boost operating efficiency . amtrak carried more than 31 million passengers last year and covers most of its operating costs from passenger revenue . why washington ca n't cut wasteful spending . but it also receives taxpayer help each year . in fiscal year 2012 , amtrak was approved to receive an operating subsidy of $ 466 million . the remainder of government help for capital improvements and debt service was estimated at $ 950 million . if amtrak is going to continue to stay on track , it will have to rely on its money-making short haul routes , where it competes with airlines . nearly 90 percent of the rail service 's ridership since 1997 has been on trips under 400 miles . along with a 55 percent jump in passengers , it generated a positive operating surplus of $ 47 million in 2011 , according to a new report released by the brookings institution . amtrak has been the fastest-growing domestic transportation mode over the past 15 years , the report said . by the numbers : congress and fiscal delays . ten metropolitan areas , mostly on the coasts , account for nearly two-thirds of its ridership . its signature line , the high-speed acela , operates in the northeast and is aimed at premium-paying business travelers . `` the brookings report shows that amtrak ridership has been growing faster than any other domestic mode of transportation , faster than gdp , and faster than population growth . these ridership numbers include our long-distance train passengers , '' steve kulm , amtrak spokesman , said in an e-mailed statement . heavily subsidized long-haul routes have long been a target of criticism from amtrak opponents , especially in congress . what you need to know about spending cuts . the report on rail travel trends found ridership on long distance routes carry less than 20 percent of system riders and contributed a drag to amtrak 's bottom line to the tune of $ 614 million . `` we appreciate their suggestion to allow states the flexibility to use their federal surface transportation dollars for rail investments . with regard to how long-distance trains are funded , congress has determined that these services are vital and a necessary part of america 's national transportation system and economy , '' kulm said . robert puentes , a brookings senior fellow and co-author of the report , said that amtrak is `` too often considered a big , bloated bureaucracy that depends heavily on federal subsidies and is no longer relevant to the technologically oriented metropolitan economies of today . '' read the office of personnel management 's furlough guide .
amtrak says no changes or cutbacks in schedules due to federal budget cuts . rail line carried record number 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 .
has made 147 appearances and won two premier league titles . as the hours count down to $ 85 billion in government-wide spending cuts , there 's one transportation service that wo n't be derailed -- amtrak . officials of the nation 's only long-haul passenger railroad say there will be no cutbacks or changes in its schedule , especially on its popular northeast corridor route between washington , new york and boston . that 's much different than the scenario facing u.s. airlines , which may be forced to alter schedules if federally run air traffic control services are disrupted by spending cuts due to take effect on friday . just how is amtrak able to absorb a hit from the so-called budget sequester ? part of the answer lies in its charter as a for-profit government corporation , which allows it to operate like a business and charge fares and fees . four of his nine goals for the club have come this season , including one in the old trafford derby earlier this month as united beat city 4-2 . the 25-year-old has become a regular for van gaal after struggling for a first time place earlier this season . he said : ` i am so proud to play for such a great club . we have developed as a team over the course of the season under louis van gaal and we are now playing as a complete unit . ` this is a very exciting time to be at manchester united . we are all determined to get back to where we belong and competing at the highest level . ' smalling has established himself as a permanent member of england 's squad during the euro 2016 qualifying campaign and that boils down to his vast improvement under van gaal . smalling shakes hands with dutch boss van gaal after signing his new long-term deal . smalling has made 147 appearances for united and won two premier league titles along the way . with a top four finish and champions league qualification close to being secured , the 25-year-old can look forward to more european adventures as his development continues . after the disappointment of last season , van gaal has instilled a level of confidence into his players and smalling has thrived under his tenure since the turn of the year . the former fulham man is keeping big summer signing marcos rojo out of the side at and that 's testament to his improvements after a difficult start to the season . smalling is expected to keep his place in united 's starting eleven for the visit to everton , as the red devils look to get back to winning ways after defeat at chelsea . `` amtrak is planning to take actions to allow it to withstand a funding cut and not cut service . during -lrb- fiscal year -rrb- 2013 , amtrak is experiencing solid revenue growth and we have been controlling our costs and managing our budget in anticipation of a trips under 400 miles . along with a 55 percent jump in passengers , it generated a positive operating surplus of $ 47 million in 2011 , according to a new report released by the brookings institution . amtrak has been the fastest-growing domestic transportation mode over the past 15 years , the report said . by the numbers : congress and fiscal delays . ten metropolitan areas , mostly on the coasts , account for nearly two-thirds of its ridership . its signature line , the high-speed acela , operates in the northeast and is aimed at premium-paying business travelers . `` the brookings report shows that amtrak ridership has been growing faster than any other domestic mode of transportation , faster than gdp , and faster than population growth . these ridership numbers include our long-distance train passengers , '' steve kulm , amtrak spokesman , said in an e-mailed statement . heavily subsidized long-haul routes have long been a target of criticism from amtrak opponents , especially in congress . what you need to know about spending cuts . the report on rail travel trends found ridership on long distance routes carry less than 20 percent of system riders and contributed a drag to amtrak 's bottom line to the tune of $ 614 million . `` we appreciate their suggestion to allow states the flexibility to use their federal surface transportation dollars for rail investments . with regard to how long-distance trains are funded , congress has determined that these services are vital and a necessary part of america 's national transportation system and economy , '' kulm said . robert puentes , a brookings senior fellow and co-author of the report , said that amtrak is `` too often considered a big , bloated bureaucracy that depends heavily on federal subsidies and is no longer relevant to the technologically oriented metropolitan economies of today . '' read the office of personnel management 's furlough guide .
has made 147 appearances and won two premier league titles . as the hours count down to $ 85 billion in government-wide spending cuts , there 's one transportation service that wo n't be derailed -- amtrak . officials of the nation 's only long-haul passenger railroad say there will be no cutbacks or changes in its schedule , especially on its popular northeast corridor route between washington , new york and boston . that 's much different than the scenario facing u.s. airlines , which may be forced to alter schedules if federally run air traffic control services are disrupted by spending cuts due to take effect on friday . just how is amtrak able to absorb a hit from the so-called budget sequester ? part of the answer lies in its charter as a for-profit government corporation , which allows it to operate like a business and charge fares and fees . four of his nine goals for the club have come this season , including one in the old trafford derby earlier this month as united beat city 4-2 . the 25-year-old has become a regular for van gaal after struggling for a first time place earlier this season . he said : ` i am so proud to play for such a great club . we have developed as a team over the course of the season under louis van gaal and we are now playing as a complete unit . ` this is a very exciting time to be at manchester players and smalling has thrived under his tenure since the turn of the year . the former fulham man is keeping big summer signing marcos rojo out of the side at and that 's testament to his improvements after a difficult start to the season . smalling is expected to keep his place in united 's starting eleven for the visit to everton , as the red devils look to get back to winning ways after defeat at chelsea . `` amtrak is planning to take actions to allow it to withstand a funding cut and not cut service . during -lrb- fiscal year -rrb- 2013 , amtrak is experiencing solid revenue growth and we have been controlling our costs and managing our budget in anticipation of a possible reduction in federal funding , '' said kimberly woods , an amtrak spokeswoman . congressmen leave as spending cuts loom . however , she acknowledged that the `` continued lack of predictable federal appropriations makes proper budgeting and future planning extremely difficult . '' smalling has become a leader since establishing his place in the starting eleven as he thrives under van gaal . rail service has been a priority for the obama administration . while in the senate , vice president joe biden commuted for years to his home in delaware on amtrak and is one of its biggest supporters . the railroad has instituted a number of business reforms over the years , some of them under pressure from congress , lowered debt , and has been able to make infrastructure improvements to boost operating efficiency . amtrak carried more than 31 million passengers last year and covers most of its operating costs from passenger revenue . why washington ca n't cut wasteful spending . but it also receives taxpayer help each year . in fiscal year 2012 , amtrak was approved to receive an operating subsidy of $ 466 million . the remainder of government help for capital improvements and debt service was estimated at $ 950 million . if amtrak is going to continue to stay on track , it will have to rely on its money-making short haul routes , where it competes with airlines . nearly 90 percent of the rail service 's ridership since 1997 has been on trips under 400 miles . along with a 55 percent jump in passengers , it generated a positive operating surplus of $ 47 million in 2011 , according to a new report released by the brookings institution . amtrak has been the fastest-growing domestic transportation mode over the past 15 years , the report said . by the numbers : congress and fiscal delays . ten metropolitan areas , mostly on the coasts , account for nearly two-thirds of its ridership . its signature line , the high-speed acela , operates in the northeast and is aimed at premium-paying business travelers . `` the brookings report shows that amtrak ridership has been growing faster than any other domestic mode of transportation , faster than gdp , and faster than population growth . these ridership numbers include our long-distance train passengers , '' steve kulm , amtrak spokesman , said in an e-mailed statement . heavily subsidized long-haul routes have long been a target of criticism from amtrak opponents , especially in congress . what you need to know about spending cuts . the report on rail travel trends found ridership on long distance routes carry less than 20 percent of system riders and contributed a drag to amtrak 's bottom line to the tune of $ 614 million . `` we appreciate their suggestion to allow states the flexibility to use their federal surface transportation dollars for rail investments . with regard to how long-distance trains are funded , congress has determined that these services are vital and a necessary part of america 's national transportation system and economy , '' kulm said . robert puentes , a brookings senior fellow and co-author of the report , said that amtrak is `` too often considered a big , bloated bureaucracy that depends heavily on federal subsidies and is no longer relevant to the technologically oriented metropolitan economies of today . '' read the office of personnel management 's furlough guide .
chris smalling has signed at manchester united worth in # 80,000- after turning his career at old trafford. the 25-year-old england centre-back had linked arsenal after struggling hold united and being branded ` stupid manager louis van gaal for his sending-off the manchester derby the etihad earlier. smalling was also guilty several off, being pictured going a fancy-dress party as a suicide bomber last chris smalling -lrb- left -rrb- signs his new manchester united contract alongside club boss louis van gaal. smalling celebrates scoring united 's fourth goal during their 4-2 premier league win manchester city. but the defender matured under van gaal become the dutchman 's team this. he was due out contract committed united until 2019. van gaal said : ` i delighted he signed. chris has improved and developed immensely during at. ` he always conducts it also pleasing scored this too. ' smalling, who cost united # 10million from fulham in 2010, has made 147 appearances and two premier league titles as the hours count $ 85 billion government-wide spending cuts, there 's one transportation service wo n't be derailed -- amtrak officials of the nation 's only long-haul passenger railroad say there or its schedule, especially on its popular northeast corridor route between washington new york boston that 's much different the scenario facing u.s. airlines, may forced alter schedules if federally run air traffic control services spending cuts due take friday. just how is amtrak able absorb a hit the so-called budget sequester? part the answer lies its charter as for government, allows operate like a business and charge fares and. four of his nine goals this, the old trafford derby earlier as united beat city 4. the 25 has become regular for van gaal after struggling a first time place earlier. he said : ` i so proud play. we developed as over under louis van gaal we playing as a complete unit. ` this at manchester united. we all determined back where belong competing at. ' smalling has established himself a permanent member england 's squad during the euro 2016 qualifying campaign that boils his vast improvement under van gaal. smalling shakes hands dutch boss van gaal signing. smalling has made 147 appearances united and won two premier league titles along. with a top four finish champions league qualification close being secured, 25 can look more european adventures his development. after the disappointment, van gaal instilled into smalling has thrived under his tenure since the turn the former fulham man is keeping big summer signing marcos rojo out at and that 's testament his improvements after. smalling is expected keep his place united 's starting eleven the visit everton, as the red devils look get defeat chelsea `` amtrak is planning take actions allow it withstand a funding cut not cut service. during -lrb- fiscal year 2013, amtrak is experiencing solid revenue growth we been controlling managing in anticipation a possible reduction federal funding, '' said kimberly woods an amtrak spokeswoman congressmen leave as spending cuts loom. however, she acknowledged the `` continued lack predictable federal appropriations makes proper budgeting and future planning extremely. '' smalling has a leader since establishing his place starting eleven as he thrives under van gaal. rail service has a priority the obama administration. while in the senate, vice president joe biden commuted for years his home delaware on amtrak is one its biggest supporters. the railroad has instituted business reforms over, some under pressure congress lowered debt has make infrastructure improvements boost operating efficiency amtrak carried covers most its operating costs from passenger revenue. why washington ca n't cut wasteful spending. but also receives taxpayer help each. in fiscal year, amtrak was approved receive 466. the remainder government help capital improvements debt service was estimated 950. if amtrak going continue stay track, rely its money-making short haul routes, where competes airlines. nearly 90 percent the rail service 's ridership since 1997 on trips under 400 miles. along a 55 percent jump passengers, it generated a positive operating surplus 47 2011 the brookings institution. amtrak has the fastest-growing domestic transportation mode over, the report. by the numbers : congress and fiscal delays. ten metropolitan areas, mostly on account its ridership. its signature line, the high-speed acela, operates the northeast aimed premium-paying business travelers. `` the brookings report shows amtrak ridership growing faster any other domestic mode, faster gdp population growth these ridership numbers include our long-distance train passengers, '' steve kulm amtrak spokesman, said. heavily subsidized long-haul routes have long a target criticism amtrak opponents, especially congress what spending cuts. the report on rail travel trends found ridership long distance routes carry system riders and contributed a drag amtrak 's bottom line to the tune 614. `` we appreciate their suggestion allow states the flexibility use their federal surface transportation dollars rail investments. with regard how long-distance trains funded, congress determined these services vital a necessary america 's national transportation system and economy, '' kulm said robert puentes, a brookings senior fellow and said amtrak `` too often considered a big, bloated bureaucracy depends federal subsidies no relevant the technologically oriented metropolitan economies today. '' read the office personnel management 's furlough guide.
has made 147 appearances and won two premier league titles . as the hours count down to $ 85 billion in government-wide spending cuts , there 's one transportation service that wo n't be derailed -- amtrak . officials of the nation 's only long-haul passenger railroad say there will be no cutbacks or changes in its schedule , especially on its popular northeast corridor route between washington , new york and boston . that 's much different than the scenario facing u.s. airlines , which may be forced to alter schedules if federally run air traffic control services are disrupted by spending cuts due to take effect on friday . just how is amtrak able to absorb a hit from the so-called budget sequester ? part of the answer lies in its charter as a for-profit government corporation , which allows it to operate like a business and charge fares and fees . four of his nine goals for the club have come this season , including one in the old trafford derby earlier this month as united beat city 4-2 . the 25-year-old has become a regular for van gaal after struggling for a first time place earlier this season . he said : ` i am so proud to play for such a great club . we have developed as a team over the course of the season under louis van gaal and we are now playing as a complete unit . ` this is a very exciting time to be at manchester trips under 400 miles . along with a 55 percent jump in passengers , it generated a positive operating surplus of $ 47 million in 2011 , according to a new report released by the brookings institution . amtrak has been the fastest-growing domestic transportation mode over the past 15 years , the report said . by the numbers : congress and fiscal delays . ten metropolitan areas , mostly on the coasts , account for nearly two-thirds of its ridership . its signature line , the high-speed acela , operates in the northeast and is aimed at premium-paying business travelers . `` the brookings report shows that amtrak ridership has been growing faster than any other domestic mode of transportation , faster than gdp , and faster than population growth . these ridership numbers include our long-distance train passengers , '' steve kulm , amtrak spokesman , said in an e-mailed statement . heavily subsidized long-haul routes have long been a target of criticism from amtrak opponents , especially in congress . what you need to know about spending cuts . the report on rail travel trends found ridership on long distance routes carry less than 20 percent of system riders and contributed a drag to amtrak 's bottom line to the tune of $ 614 million . `` we appreciate their suggestion to allow states the flexibility to use their federal surface transportation dollars for rail investments . with regard to how long-distance trains are funded , congress has determined that these services are vital and a necessary part of america 's national transportation system and economy , '' kulm said . robert puentes , a brookings senior fellow and co-author of the report , said that amtrak is `` too often considered a big , bloated bureaucracy that depends heavily on federal subsidies and is no longer relevant to the technologically oriented metropolitan economies of today . '' read the office of personnel management 's furlough guide .
 The article discusses how Amtrak, the US national passenger railroad corporation, will not be affected by government spending cuts. Despite the budget constraints, Amtrak's long-haul passenger rail service will continue to operate without any changes or disruptions. This is because Amtrak operates like a business and generates revenue through fares and fees. In fact, Amtrak has been growing rapidly over the past 15 years, with ridership increasing by 55% and generating a positive operating surplus of $47 million in 2011. The report highlights that Amtrak's Northeast Corridor route between Washington, New York, and Boston is one of its most popular routes, with four out of nine goals achieved this season.