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Amtrak Plans Major Restructure by dividing the company into three distinct businesses to Boost Performance by 2027
The Amtrak Board of Directors and management team are advancing a preliminary framework that divides the company into three distinct businesses: Passenger services, Infrastructure management, and Fleet management. This shift aims to tackle key management challenges identified for the next two fiscal years, including safety, capital investment, financial management, customer service, and technology.
Starting in September, Amtrak will develop a detailed design and implementation plan, with a formal proposal expected by December. The Infrastructure management unit will oversee more than $5 billion annually in investments, while the Fleet management business will handle over $10 billion in new fleet investments. Amtrak Interim President Byl Herrmann emphasized that the framework results from extensive study and ongoing input to ensure effective execution.
While the restructuring follows record ridership and significant investments, Amtrak is also seeking public feedback to refine the approach.
Montana businesses might watch this restructuring with interest, as any improvements in infrastructure and fleet management could influence regional rail services indirectly.
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
Restoring Passenger Rail to Southern Montana and Beyond
Traveling through seven states, Amtrak’s North Coast Limited/Hiawatha connected Chicago, Illinois to Seattle, Washington. Operating for more than 80 years, the discontinuation of this line in 1979 severed access to passenger rail to the largest cities in Montana and North Dakota and small towns in between. As a result, a vast expanse of the Greater Northwest Region lacks passenger rail service.
Today, more than 2,000 miles from the Great Lake to the Pacific and 800 miles from Great Falls to Denver no longer have access to passenger rail service. It’s time to provide passenger rail service to all of America. The benefits of restored service are many.
