Last week, the Amtrak Board of Directors held its public board meeting, offering a transparent look at the company’s financial and operational performance and previewing key strategic priorities for 2026. Leaders also shared updates on major infrastructure projects that will continue to modernize the passenger experience and strengthen the national network.
Key Highlights from the Meeting:
- Capital investment up 5.8% over last year, reflecting continued momentum across infrastructure and fleet programs.
- First-quarter ridership up 4.7%, building on sustained demand for passenger rail nationwide, including strong demand from state services in California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
- Customer On-Time Performance up 4.7 points compared to last year, underscoring improvements in reliability and service delivery, especially among our Class I freight railroad partners, such as Norfolk Southern,who have shown dramatic improvements in moving more Amtrak trains on time.
You can watch the full meeting and hear directly from Amtrak leadership here: https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/board-of-directors
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