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Abbreviation
AMTRAK
Agencies
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Contract and Grant Fraud Environmental, Health, and Safety Violations Computer Crimes Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities False Statements and False Claims Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Conduct Violations Travel Fraud Theft or Abuse of Government Property Violation(s) of Criminal Law and/or the Civil False Claims Act in Connection with a Federal Contract Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations Any Issue Believed to be Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Amtrak Emergencies - Amtrak emergencies should be directed to the Amtrak Police Department at 1-800-331-0008. Customer Service Complaints - If you wish to submit a customer service complaint, such as issues related to train delays, cleanliness of trains, demeanor of Amtrak employees, and/or to request a refund, please contact Amtrak Customer Service or 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Manager Likely Forged Employees' Signatures on Disciplinary Waivers

2025
OIG-WS-2025-331
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Our investigation determined that an Amtrak manager based in Philadelphia likely forged an employee’s signature on his final disciplinary waiver and a second disciplinary waiver for another employee in December 2022. On March 31, 2025, the manager was placed on administrative leave pending...

Trackman Terminated for Failing to Disclose Criminal Convictions in Employment Application

2025
OIG-WS-2025-330
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Our investigation determined that an Amtrak Trackman based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, violated company policies by failing to disclose three criminal convictions for theft—including two graded as felonies—in his employment application. The employee was terminated on April 2, 2025, and is no...

Former Amtrak Director of Network Planning and Engineering, Two Vendors Indicted for Extensive Bribery Scheme

Former Amtrak Director of Network Planning and Engineering, Two Vendors Indicted for Extensive Bribery Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Amtrak Director of Network Planning and Engineering, Two Vendors Indicted for Extensive Bribery Scheme

President of Masonry Contractor Admits Conspiring to Bribe Amtrak Employee in Exchange for Millions of Dollars in Extra Work on 30th Street Station Project, Making a False Claim

President of Masonry Contractor Admits Conspiring to Bribe Amtrak Employee in Exchange for Millions of Dollars in Extra Work on 30th Street Station Project, Making a False Claim
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

President of Masonry Contractor Admits Conspiring to Bribe Amtrak Employee in Exchange for Millions of Dollars in Extra Work on 30th Street Station Project, Making a False Claim

Safety and Security: Company is Taking Steps to Address its Risk of Train Strikes but Does Not Have a Comprehensive Risk Management Process

2025
OIG-A-2025-005
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Our objective was to assess the company’s efforts to identify and manage its risk of train strikes—incidents in which a train hits people or vehicles. Train strikes have resulted in hundreds of fatalities and injuries in recent years and can take a heavy toll on the crew members involved—by our...

Employee Terminated for Allowing Unticketed Individual to Place Unknown Package on Train

2025
OIG-WS-2025-328
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak ticket/accounting representative based in Greensboro, North Carolina, was terminated from employment on March 27, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policy by allowing an unknown and un-ticketed individual to proceed...

Employee Terminated for Using His Amtrak Computer to Conduct Personal Business

2025
OIG-WS-2025-327
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak Director based in New York City used his company-issued computer for personal business on company time. Those activities included visiting clothing, apparel, and design websites, excessively watching non-work related YouTube videos and visiting other personal-use websites. The employee was...

Two Employees Failed to Disclose a Potential Conflict of Interest

2025
OIG-WS-2025-326
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Two employees violated Amtrak policies by not disclosing a potential conflict of interest when they were assigned to a Technical Evaluation Committee for an infrastructure assessment program. While participating on the committee, both employees failed to disclose that a family member worked for one...

Employee Resigns Under Investigation for Time & Attendance Abuse

2025
OIG-WS-2025-325
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on March 17, 2025, following an interview with our agents. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policies by leaving work early so he could report to a second job. The former employee is not eligible for...

Employee Terminated for Violating Company Policies

2025
OIG-WS-2025-324
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on March 7, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee was arrested and charged with first degree murder and was on a medical leave of absence while incarcerated.

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