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5/24/2010
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Keolis not ready to take over VRE operations, Amtrak says
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Virginia Railway Express (VRE) officials have asked Amtrak to continue operating its commuter-rail service for at least several weeks beyond a scheduled contract termination date because Keolis Rail Services will not be ready to assume operations by a contractual start date of June 28, Amtrak officials said in a prepared statement.
Although Amtrak wants to help VRE, the agency should re-bid the contract if Keolis can't meet its contractual obligations, said Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Boardman.
VRE contracted Keolis as its service provider in October 2009.
Although Amtrak wants to help VRE, the agency should re-bid the contract if Keolis can't meet its contractual obligations, said Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Boardman.
VRE contracted Keolis as its service provider in October 2009.
