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Amtrak Cuts 450 Jobs, 20% of Management to Save $100 Million Amid $12 Million Employee Fraud and Trump Infrastructure Uncertainty

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Updated May 10, 2025, 12:47 AM

Amtrak, the US national passenger railroad service, is cutting approximately 450 jobs, including about 20% of its senior management positions, as part of a cost-saving initiative aimed at reducing $100 million annually. This move comes amid uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's infrastructure investment plans. Concurrently, Amtrak has been the subject of a fraud investigation revealing that at least 119 employees, including doctors, were involved in a $12 million scam. Despite the allegations, more than half of those implicated remain employed by the company. The job cuts are expected to help Amtrak streamline operations and manage expenses while continuing infrastructure projects such as the West Baltimore tunnel.

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Joni Ernst

@SenJoniErnst

How on earth are 61 Amtrak bureaucrats, who stole millions from taxpayers in an elaborate fraud scheme, still employed? These individuals must be held accountable. https://t.co/Ae9QyElmwO

The Baltimore Banner

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Amtrak cutting 450 jobs, but work on future West Baltimore tunnel continues https://t.co/kpcmCbEKpS

Owen Gregorian

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Off The Rails: Amtrak Slashes 20% Of Management In $100 Million Savings | ZeroHedge Amtrak is cutting roughly 20% of its senior management positions, aiming to reduce expenses amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s infrastructure investment plans, sources familiar with https://t.co/OZJlKhuOqG