Amtrak Board Advances Preliminary Framework to Modernize and Transform Corporate Structure

Amtrak seeks public feedback on a preliminary, management-developed framework designed to build on record momentum and position America’s Railroad for the next 50 years of growth.

Amtrak has never been stronger. Building on record ridership, record revenue, record capital investment, and more than $10 billion in new fleet investments, the Amtrak Board of Directors is advancing a preliminary framework, developed by Amtrak management, to modernize and transform the company’s corporate structure. The Board is seeking public feedback as it continues to refine the proposed structure and implementation approach.

“Our management team developed this preliminary framework after extensive study and continues to seek input to be sure we get it right,” said Interim President Byl Herrmann. “Our goal is a more accountable, effective, and resilient Amtrak, one that delivers more riders, more revenue, and the best customer service in the transportation industry.”

Under the framework, Amtrak would remain the parent company, providing governance, strategic direction, and coordination, while establishing three focused businesses:

• Passenger Services: Delivering safe, reliable service and an improved customer experience.

• Infrastructure Management: Maintaining and improving tracks, bridges, tunnels, and stations, overseeing more than $5 billion annually in infrastructure investments.

• Fleet Management: Managing more than $10 billion in new rolling stock and fleet modernization.

The proposed structure is designed to bring greater visibility into performance and costs, enable faster and better-informed decisions, and align authority with responsibility and results, creating a more accountable, focused, and agile company built to carry more passengers, support more service, and deliver stronger financial performance.

“Our management team proposed this preliminary framework after extensive study, and continues to seek input to be sure we get it right,” said Interim President Byl Herrmann. “Our goal is a more accountable, effective, and resilient Amtrak, one that delivers more riders, more revenue, and the best customer service in the transportation industry.”

Beginning in September, Amtrak will develop the detailed design and implementation plan, with a formal proposal to the Board in December and operations under the new structure proposed to begin in 2027.

To learn more and to share feedback, visit The Future of Amtrak | Amtrak.