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Number of Americans Taking the Train at Record Levels

Number of Americans Taking the Train at Record Levels

Summary

A record number of 34.5 million people traveled on Amtrak trains in the 2025 fiscal year. Amtrak invested $5.5 billion in infrastructure improvements and achieved significant milestones in ridership, ticket sales, and customer satisfaction.

Key Facts

  • Amtrak had a record 34.5 million passengers in FY 2025.
  • This is a 5.1% increase from the previous year when 32.8 million people used Amtrak.
  • The company invested $5.5 billion in infrastructure projects, including track, signal, and station upgrades.
  • Amtrak recorded $2.7 billion in adjusted ticket sales and $3.9 billion in total operating revenue.
  • Passengers traveled a total of 6.9 billion miles in 2025.
  • Long-distance routes and state-supported services like the Pacific Surfliner saw increased ridership.
  • New services included the Mardi Gras route and NextGen Acela on the Northeast Corridor.
  • Amtrak plans to introduce more NextGen Acela trains and new Airo fleets by FY 2028.

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