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Gardner Stepping Down as Amtrak CEO so Railroad has ‘Full Faith and Confidence’ of Trump Administration

March 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”

Amtrak Nixing DEI Initiatives, Bloomberg Reports

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak will stop funding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives immediately and will require employees to work from the office four days a week starting March 3, Bloomberg reported.

Feds Send Money to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Scranton-to-New York project

January 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

After receiving federal money to expand passenger rail across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is taking the next step in making the Scranton to New York Penn Station Passenger Rail Corridor project happen.

Senate Confirms Four to Serve on Amtrak Board of Directors

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed David Capozzi, Elaine Clegg, Ronald Batory and Lanhee Chen to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors.

Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

December 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has selected a Skanska, Walsh & Herzog Joint Venture to conduct pre-construction activities and pursue future contract opportunities for the full construction scope of the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activity for Susquehanna River Bridge Project

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has completed a key early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project, removing the 10th and final remnant pier from the river.

Passenger Rail Set to Return Between Mobile and New Orleans

December 5, 2024 The Center Square

Shovels hit the dirt in Mobile in October, marking the long-anticipated revival of passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans. According to the Southern Rail Commission, service will begin in spring of 2025.

Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal 2024

December 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak reported an all-time ridership record in fiscal 2024, welcoming 32.8 million customers as demand for passenger rail service grows in markets nationwide.

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Amtrak Names Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning

November 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as executive vice president of strategy and planning. Mitchell will start her role at Amtrak on Dec.2, succeeding Dennis Newman, who is retiring.

Amtrak, NJ Transit, Murphy Highlight Recent Improvements

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amid ongoing service concerns, NJ Transit officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Amtrak officials to highlight progress on a joint inspection, maintenance, and improvement program for the Northeast Corridor and NJ Transit’s trains.