Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG

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...

An Amtrak Trackman/Watchman based in Wilmington, Delaware, was terminated from employment on October 14, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by shipping baggage on Amtrak trains while traveling by other means, driving a...

Anthony Gregory, a former Amtrak conductor based in Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty on September 3, 2025, in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego, to one count Obscene Matter Depicting Persons Under 18 and to one count Disobeying a Court Order. Our...

An Amtrak coach cleaner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, signed a civil settlement agreement on September 22, 2025, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. The employee agreed to pay $19,132.75 in restitution and a penalty of $4,497.25 related to the fraudulent receipt of a...