1. PRIIA Section 209 States Working Group/Amtrak Update
Standing Committee on Rail Transportation
September 12, 2011

2. Overview & Outreach October 2010: November 2010: December 2010:
First of several SWG/Amtrak meetings
November 2010:
State survey
December 2010:
SWG/Amtrak meeting
January 2011:
State Meetings /Calls
February 2011:
SWG proposes new methodology to Amtrak
Amtrak Board generally concurs with new SWG proposed methodology.
March 2011:
FRA Update
AASHTO Leadership Briefing
State Briefings
June 2011:
NEC Corridor Commission Briefing
Draft Policy sent to states for comment
August 2011:
Final Draft Policy sent to states for comment
MidWest/other briefings
Amtrak Board approves Policy
September :
Policy sent to Governors requesting September 30, 2011 concurrence.

3. Basics of the 209 Cost Proposal
States Pay 100% of Route Costs        
Shared Costs replaced with Support Fees (overhead) based on selected Route Costs and directly proportionate to services provided to States by Amtrak.
Capital Charges will support maintenance of Amtrak owned capital assets used by states.
Primarily includes Amtrak owned equipment & stations
Forward looking
Amtrak will develop capital plan in cooperation with States
Replaces original depreciation model

4. State Operating Cost Outline

5. Contract Cost Implications

6. We’re Here to Help
SWG & Amtrak 209 Team are willing to provide help and assistance going forward.
There are many opportunities to further reduce/control costs & to increase revenues.
It’s time to focus on building and growing our services.

7. The Time to Concur is Now
Policy concurrence does not mean acceptance of budget numbers.
Policy does not take effect until October 1, 2013.
Concurrence now can help deter other competing proposals which could have a less favorable impact on States.
FRA Grants require ongoing support of services
Letter from the Chairs of SCORT & SPRC support the policy and recommend concurrence in the best interest of the States and the industry.

8. Who’s On Board?