Employee Terminated for Providing a Non-Employee Access to Restricted Areas

An Amtrak lead operational specialist based in Washington, D.C., was terminated from employment on May 27, 2026, following the issuance of our investigative report. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policy by allowing a non-employee to accompany him in restricted areas without proper authorization and for knowingly submitting expenses and receiving reimbursements for meals for non-company employees. The former employee is not eligible for rehire.