Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

We found that the company has started upgrading its maintenance facilities to support its major fleet acquisitions, but challenges in planning and managing this effort have delayed its progress. As a result, some facilities will not be ready in time to service the company’s new trains, which could...

Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2025, and for the year then ended, and to provide a report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and...

An Amtrak machinist based in Sunrise, Florida, was terminated from employment on November 26, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policy by failing to report his conviction for the fraudulent receipt of pandemic related funds...

Our objective for this report was to assess the company’s efforts to support the project and oversee its interests as the project advances. We found that Amtrak has made notable progress meeting its near-term obligations for the Hudson Tunnel Project, but the company could reduce its risks and help...

An Amtrak electrician based in New Orleans, Louisiana, signed a civil settlement agreement on October 29, 2025, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. The employee agreed to pay $23,579 in damages and a penalty of $5,000 for the improper receipt of a Paycheck Protection...

An Amtrak trackman based in New Orleans, Louisiana, signed a civil settlement agreement on October 29, 2025, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. The employee agreed to pay $10,000 in restitution and a penalty of $4,000 for the improper receipt of an Economic Injury...

An Amtrak pipe fitter based in New Orleans, Louisiana, signed a civil settlement agreement on October 29, 2025, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. The employee agreed to pay $22,299 in damages and a penalty of $5,000 for the improper receipt of a Paycheck Protection...

An Amtrak Electrician based in Jersey City, New Jersey, was terminated from employment on November 29, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the employee violated New Jersey law by fraudulently using a Wright Express fuel card to purchase over $4,000 in fuel for...

An Electronic Specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts, resigned from her position on November 4, 2025, as a result of our investigation. We found that she violated company policies by misusing her rail pass privileges to provide pass travel tickets to unauthorized passengers. Our investigation...

Quinton Johnson, a former Amtrak employee from Irvington, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on October 28, 2025, in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. As a result, the court ordered Johnson to forfeit all property, real or personal, in the amount of $4...