National Railroad Passenger Corp. v. Faber Enterprises, Inc.

CUMMINGS, Circuit Judge.

Faber Enterprises subleased property in Chicago’s Union Station, operating restaurants, cocktail lounges, arcades and book stores there until April 19, 1989. On that day, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., familiarly known as Amtrak, took possession and control of Faber’s leasehold interest by condemnation under power of eminent domain. Section 305(d) of the Rail Passenger Act, 45 U.S.C. § 545(d), authorizes such takings. Amtrak carried out the condemnation as the first step in its plan to renovate Union Station. Faber surren dered its leasehold and sought no…