With the way gas prices are fluctuating these days, it's no wonder Kalamazoo residents are looking to cut costs, or at least share the cost, when it comes to getting around West Michigan.
The approximate 45 mile stretch between Kalamazoo and Albion on Amtrak’s east-west line through the state is opening up to the top speed of 110mph as of next Tuesday.
Yes, you heard that right: all you have to do is work at Amtrak and fill out your time-sheet stating you work 40 hours a day, and you will get paid for that amount of time.
According to an article in The Washington Free Beacon, Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General just released an audit report citing many examples of abuse of the overtime pay...