ASSET MANAGEMENT: Additional Actions Can Help Reduce Significant Risks Associated with Long-Distance Passenger Car Procurement

Amtrak (the company) contracted with CAF USA in 2010 to acquire 130 new single-level long-distance passenger cars, with a scheduled completion date of November 2014. These cars are intended to be used on its long-distance routes to replace aging baggage and diner cars and to augment its sleeper car capacity... Our reporting objective is to review the actions taken to address the challenges and to determine whether further opportunities exist to reduce project risks.