Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG

An Amtrak lead ticket agent based in Sanford, Florida, and an Amtrak onboard services trainee based in Lorton, Virgina, resigned from employment on January 6, 2026, and December 18, 2025, respectively, while under investigation. Our investigation found that the former lead ticket agent stole several...

An Amtrak train attendant based in Chicago, Illinois, entered into a Pre-Trial Diversion Agreement on October 7, 2025, with the United States Attorney’s Office and the United States District Court where she agreed to a period of 18 months of supervised release and restitution of $30,933. Our...

An Amtrak extra board train attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on February 23, 2026, following his administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policies by misrepresenting his role at the company to two individuals...

An Amtrak assignment clerk based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on February 11, 2026, 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...

An Amtrak train attendant based in Chicago, Illinois, was issued a letter of reprimand on January 26, 2026, following an administrative hearing. The employee was issued a final disciplinary action which may be used for future progressive discipline for 36 months from the date of issuance. Our...

An Amtrak communications and signals trainee based in Baltimore, Maryland, resigned from employment on December 3, 2025, prior to his administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policies by creating and submitting false treatment records to the company...

The Amtrak Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to the United States Congress for the six months ending September 30, 2025, summarizes our independent and objective reviews and investigations related to Amtrak’s programs and operations.

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...