Amtrak Acela's Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects

By Hecker, Jayetta Z.

Book Id: WPLBN0000166607
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 0.4 MB
Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Amtrak Acela's Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects
Author:	Hecker, Jayetta Z.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Accountability in government, United States. General Accounting Office
Collections:	Government Library Collection, Government Accountability Integrity Reliability Office Collection
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Publisher:	United States General Accounting Office (Gao)


Citation APA MLA Chicago Hecker, J. Z. (n.d.). Amtrak Acelas Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.us/

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Government Accountability Integrity Reliability Office Collection

Excerpt
Excerpt: Significant issues and controversy have impacted the Acela program since its inception. According to Amtrak, what started out as a simple procurement of train equipment evolved into a complex high-speed rail program. Acela has encountered numerous difficulties due to such things as new technology and production delays. Even after Acela service began, unexpected problems were encountered, which required Amtrak to remove the trainsets from service, resulting in lost revenue.