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December 2, 2022

Statement from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner on Federal Investment

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner issued the following statement:

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s funding will create a new era of rail for Amtrak and America. We thank the Biden Administration, Secretary Buttigieg, and Congress for believing in the future of Amtrak and passenger rail. We will use this initial infusion of federal investment to procure new trains and improve station access for our customers.

 

 

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