Amtrak Reorganization Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amtrak Reorganization Act of 1979 - Title I: Findings, Goals, and Definitions - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to set forth goals for Amtrak with respect to: (1) improved on-time performance; (2) coverage of operating costs from revenue; and (3) improvement of State-subsidized service. Defines terms as used in this Act. Title II: Amtrak Management Improvement - Directs the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to submit to the Congress and the President, by January 1, 1981, a comprehensive plan for the improvement of all intercity rail passenger service provided in the basic system. Specifies assessments to be included in such plan. Directs the Corporation to establish an Employee Incentive Program to provide recognition awards to individuals, labor organizations, or carriers for outstanding achievements in meeting performance goals. Directs the Commission to establish an employee stock ownership plan. Directs the Corporation to establish a Regional Maintenance Plan by January 1, 1980, which shall include: (1) a systemwide inventory of spare parts; (2) the establishment of the necessary number of maintenance employees; (3) the establishment of a systematic preventive maint…