Amtrak Statement on Norfolk Southern Settlement

“Amtrak appreciates the U.S. Department of Justice’s pursuit of this case and its efforts to reach a productive resolution with Norfolk Southern (NS). Since the case was filed, Amtrak’s performance on NS-hosted routes has shown measurable improvement.

“On the Crescent route alone, NS-related delays are down 34% year-over-year, with Freight Train Interference (FTI) reduced by 53%. Across all NS-hosted routes, delays decreased 26% and FTI dropped 42% year-over-year. Ridership on these routes also rose by 2%, reflecting growing customer confidence in service reliability.

“Amtrak appreciates NS’s concrete steps to improve performance under its DOJ agreement. We remain committed to working together to deliver a better experience for our passengers.”