Evaluation of Amtrak’s Business Case for New High-Speed Trainsets

The Office of Inspector General is initiating an evaluation of the company’s business case for procuring next-generation high-speed rail trainsets. Specifically, we will determine the extent to which Amtrak is incorporating the sound business practices that we previously reported on in OIG reports E-2013-014 and E-2013-020 in developing its business case for high-speed rail equipment. To accomplish this objective, we will interview various Amtrak officials and review supporting documents used to develop the business case.