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Amtrak
Rail Transportation
Washington, District of Columbia 183,136 followers
Your Future Rides with Amtrak
About us
Moving America Where it wants to go. We are not just a railroad; we are a company that moves people. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day – at speeds up to 150 mph – to more than 500 destinations. We move customers where they want to go by responding to their wants and needs. And by doing so, we connect communities, economies and families that make our nation great. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the Unites States. Our mission is to provide safe transportation in the most efficient way possible, while ensuring that our customers get a consistent, high quality experience. Carrying out this mission, and ultimately achieving our vision, hinges on our employees. The future rides with us. Amtrak is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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http://www.amtrak.com
External link for Amtrak
- Industry
- Rail Transportation
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Public Safety in Intercity Passenger Rail, Amtrak Vacations, Energy Efficient Travel, Customer Service, and Careers
Locations
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Primary
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1 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20002, US
Employees at Amtrak
Updates
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Amtrak is gearing up for a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel season in 2025, with early bookings showing double-digit growth compared to last year. Travelers are planning ahead—and demand is high. To meet this surge, we’re adding extra cars and expanding service on Northeast Regional routes from November 25–30. Our new NextGen Acela trains also offer a premium high-speed experience between DC, NYC, and Boston. 📅 Thanksgiving travel is filling up fast. Book soon to skip the traffic and travel in comfort this holiday season. https://lnkd.in/gnFAW3Ca
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Get an inside look at our Connecticut River Bridge Project, which has made significant progress since breaking ground just over a year ago and remains on schedule and budget. The modern bridge replacement now under construction between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, CT, will improve reliability, boost top speeds by 55%, and deliver smoother, safer travel along the Northeast Corridor when it opens by 2031. This project will not only directly benefit rail travelers; it’s also driving economic development in several locations across the United States, where many components are being fabricated before shipping to the project site. For example, the bascule truss span and heel girder are being fabricated in South Gibsonton, FL; trunnion towers in Russellville, AL; and approach span steel in Williamsport, PA. None of this would be possible without the strong support of Amtrak’s funding partners at the Federal Railroad Administration and Connecticut Department of Transportation, as well as O&G Industries, Inc./Tutor Perini Corporation (construction joint venture), AECOM (construction management contractor), and many others.
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Next stop: the East Coast. The first new Amtrak Cascades trainset is officially headed to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. This trainset is part of our bold transformation in passenger rail. Known within the industry as part of Amtrak’s Airo fleet, a total of 83 new trainsets will roll out across the country, starting with Amtrak Cascades, followed by the Northeast Regional, and other key routes. With Pacific Northwest-inspired design, modern amenities, and regional food and beverage offerings, we're redefining the journey—one route at a time.
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All systems go. The first new Amtrak Cascades train has wrapped up testing in Pueblo, CO! With final checks underway, this new, modern trainset is nearly ready to head east for additional testing on the Northeast Corridor before heading to the Pacific Northwest. Watch for this beautiful train as it travels across the country.
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1 Million Riders — and Counting! 🚆🎊 Last week, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority celebrated an incredible milestone: 1 million riders. Here's to the next million journeys — and all the memories along the way!
This week, the Capitol Corridor team celebrated 1 million riders with our incredible community at Sacramento and Emeryville stations! 🎊 Riders stopped by to spin our prize wheel, grab Capitol Corridor merch, and share stories of their favorite journeys along the route. Thank you for choosing Capitol Corridor and being part of our journey. Here’s to the next million rides! #capitolcorridor #1million #sacramento #norcal #bayarea #oakland
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This month, Amtrak President Roger Harris met with members of the NCTCOG Transportation and the Regional Transportation Council to express our deep appreciation for their continued support of passenger rail in the region. We were proud to present the “Amtrak Champion” award in recognition of NCTCOG’s leadership in securing $3.6 million to sustain the Heartland Flyer. We also honored Michael Morris, Director of Transportation at NCTCOG, for his tireless advocacy for mobility and connectivity across Texas and Oklahoma. This partnership exemplifies what’s possible when we work together toward a shared vision. Special thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Department of Transportation for their collaboration and commitment to strengthening passenger rail across the region. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to ensure long-term support for the Heartland Flyer as we strengthen passenger rail across the region.
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Gulf Coast showing us how it’s done!
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is off to a strong start, showing the demand and excitement for passenger rail along the Gulf Coast! 🚆 Since launching in August, nearly 19,000 riders have boarded — selling out trains for the first THREE Saints home games and major events like Cruisin’ the Coast. To meet demand, Amtrak has added an extra car on Saints weekends, expanding capacity by 60 seats per trip. Riders can also take advantage of Amtrak’s 3-3-3 promotion, earning triple Amtrak Guest Rewards points after their first three trips through Nov. 18. With ridership high and communities engaged, the service is already reducing traffic, boosting local economies, and proving to be a win for regional connectivity and access. Read more about the success here: https://lnkd.in/eJnp7kCz