Amid record ridership, record capital investment and more than $10 billion in new fleet investments, Amtrak is moving to modernize and transform its corporate structure.
Under a preliminary framework advanced by the Amtrak Board of Directors, the company would remain the parent organization, providing governance, strategic direction and coordination while establishing three focused businesses: Passenger Services, Infrastructure Management and Fleet Management.
Passenger Services would focus on delivering safe, reliable service and an improved customer experience, while Infrastructure Management would oversee more than $5 billion in annual infrastructure investments. Fleet Management would oversee more than $10 billion in new rolling stock and fleet modernization.
Amtrak officials said the restructuring would provide greater accountability and support more informed decision-making, while improving transparency and visibility into costs and performance.
The proposed restructuring comes as Amtrak addresses several management challenges identified in a recent report from the Amtrak Office of Inspector General, including safety, capital investment, financial management, customer service and technology.
Amtrak is seeking public feedback on the preliminary framework. Beginning in September, the company will develop a detailed design and implementation plan, with a formal proposal scheduled for presentation to the Board of Directors in December. Operations under the proposed structure would begin in 2027.
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