The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, also known as Amtrak, announced a major leadership change Wednesday before expressing a desire to work with President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
In a statement, Amtrak said CEO Stephen Gardner was stepping down “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”
“I am so proud of what the Amtrak team has accomplished to bring passenger rail service to more people and places across the country over these past 16 years, and I thank the Board for their trust and support,” Gardner’s statement continued. “We did a lot together to make Amtrak safer, more modern and a better travel experience for all our customers.
“From my start as an Amtrak intern back in the 1990s to ending as CEO, it has been my honor and privilege to lead this great American company, and I wish Amtrak every success,” he added. “See you on the rails.”
In a separate statement, the Amtrak board thanked Gardner for his service and expressed a desire to “build on his accomplishments.”
“We look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Duffy as we build the world-class passenger rail system this country deserves,” the board added.