Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has resigned from his position, stating that this move aims to ensure that Amtrak maintains the confidence of the current administration.
In an official statement, Gardner said:I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration. I am so proud of what the Amtrak team has accomplished to bring passenger rail service to more people and places across the country over these past 16 years, and I thank the Board for their trust and support. We did a lot together to make Amtrak safer, more modern, and a better travel experience for all our customers. From my start as an Amtrak intern back in the 1990s to ending as CEO, it has been my honour and privilege to lead this great American company, and I wish Amtrak every success. See you on the rails.
Stephen Gardner has worked for Amtrak since 2009 and was appointed CEO on 17 January 2022. During his post, he has overseen several key initiatives, including the procurement of new trainsets and a series of infrastructure investments on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Amtrak Board Statement on Amtrak CEO Leadership Transition:As Stephen departs today, we thank him for his 16 years of service to Amtrak. We will build on his accomplishments and wish him every success. We look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Duffy as we build the world-class passenger rail system this country deserves.
This news follows Elon Musk’s recent proposal that Amtrak should be privatised to help improve efficiencies for the US government.
