Amtrak's contract with the state expires March 31.
If a resolution is not reached by next month's deadline, Amtrak's Toronto-Chicago international route line, which includes stops in East Lansing, may shut down, Amtrak spokeswoman Kathleen Cantillon said.
The system receives an annual operation subsidy worth $5.7 million, but Amtrak officials want that amount increased to $7.9 million.
The state has already placed a cap on the system's funding, but Amtrak officials will meet with state legislators later this week to discuss amending the law to lift the cap, Cantillon said.
Stephanie Litaker, spokeswoman for the Department of Transportation, said negotiations and discussions with Amtrak will be beneficial in protecting and preserving the state's railway services.
Mark Hicks
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