Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Transportation may direct Amtrak to undertake a significant organizational restructuring. Transportation for America offers the following statement.
Transportation for America has spent decades pushing for the reforms needed to deliver the reliable, affordable, and connected service Americans deserve. But the current structure is not delivering on those outcomes.
For that reason, we support reimagining how we organize passenger rail in this country, and any reform must preserve and strengthen the national network and its funding, improve operational transparency, and modernize equipment and maintenance practices.
We’re withholding judgment until the Administration releases its final restructuring proposal. The Federal Railroad Administration has engaged us in discussions, and we have consistently raised our principles. Advocates should continue pressing for the principles that will make American passenger rail truly world-class, but let’s take a breath and let the process play out before assuming the worst.
If the proposal strengthens the national network and aligns with our principles, we will support it. If it falls short, we will say so. We remain committed to working with the FRA, Congress, Amtrak, and other stakeholders to ensure passenger rail in the United States is positioned to succeed.
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