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November 29, 2017
Amtrak Is Rolling Right Now
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In the 2017 fiscal year, Amtrak boasted 31.7 million passenger trips, an increase of 1.5 percent from the previous year. The rail company also revealed it generated $3.2 billion in total revenue and $194 million in operating earnings. AmtrakÕs success was spread across all of its service lines in the United States, including the Northeast Corridor growing by one percent, state-supported services climbing by 2.1 percent and long-distance routes increasing by 0.9 percent. Additionally, the rail company achieved a new record for cost recovery, covering 94.7 percent of its operating costs with ticket sales and other revenues. ÒAmtrak had a record-breaking year in 2017. To our customers and partners, we thank you for your business. To our employees, we commend you on your dedication and service,Ó Amtrak Co-CEO Wick Moorman said in a statement. ÒMore and more people are choosing rail travel and for good reason. Amtrak offers a more comfortable and convenient travel experience with great amenities such as free Wi-Fi on most trains, plenty of leg room, and no middle seat.Ó Amtrak has also made other changes and improvements over the last year, including the completion of a more than $420 million repair and renewal infrastructure project and the streamlining of the companyÕs senior management structure. From a passenger perspective, Amtrak also improved its Wi-Fi service on the Acela Express, increased membership in the companyÕs guest rewards program by 19 percent and launched a national partnership with Lyft. Copyright 2017 travAlliancemediaª. All rights reserved. From http://www.travelpulse.com. By Donald Wood.
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