Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he's stepping down immediately after more than four years as head of the U.S. passenger railroad.

The CEO of Amtrak announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after billionaire Elon Musk suggested privatizing Amtrak and criticized the national rail service as “a sad situation.” “I am ...

Transportation Amtrak CEO Steps Down as Trump and Musk Threaten to Privatize Company Stephen Gardner is leaving to ensure Amtrak has "the full faith and confidence of this administration." ...

Amtrak CEO steps down as Musk insists ‘sad’ rail service needs to be privatized Stephen Gardner left position to ‘ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this ...

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down from his position to “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration,” he announced in a statement ...

03-19-2025 IMPACT Amtrak CEO abruptly steps down The White House and Transportation Department did not immediately comment on whether the administration had asked Stephen Gardner to step down.

Amtrak, officially known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, announced a significant leadership change on Wednesday. CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down.

Amtrak Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gardner announced his resignation Wednesday, saying he wanted to avoid a clash with the Trump administration. “I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that ...

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he would resign from his post in an effort to resolve concerns from the Trump administration. “I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues ...

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down from his position to “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.” ...