Audits Press Releases
April 16, 2025 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak could better identify, manage train strike risks
April 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – Amtrak trains were involved in approximately 800 train strikes from fiscal year 2020 through 2023, resulting in 594… Read more
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December 17, 2024 | Audits Press Release
OIG: Amtrak’s long distance train program faced early design challenges, leading to delays in the procurement process
December 17, 2024
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s initial requirements for premium designs and amenities for its planned procurement of new long distance… Read more
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October 01, 2024 | Audits Press Release
OIG: Better planning on Frederick Douglass Tunnel program would improve oversight and reduce risks
October 1, 2024
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has not completed all necessary planning for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) program despite the approach… Read more
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May 06, 2024 | Audits Press Release
OIG: Portal North Bridge project is on budget and on schedule, but Amtrak can improve oversight of its own interests, reduce risk
May 6, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Portal North Bridge project is on budget and on schedule as of January 2024, but Amtrak has opportunities to improve… Read more
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April 22, 2024 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak can better use its customer service data to improve the customer experience
April 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – Amtrak can better use the data it already collects to improve the customer experience, according to a report from the… Read more
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April 17, 2024 | Audits Press Release
OIG provides Amtrak insights on using data analytics to help detect contract and procurement fraud risks
April 17, 2024
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General released a report today providing insights for Amtrak on ways organizations can… Read more
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February 26, 2024 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak faces challenges managing parts and materials used to maintain its trains
February 26, 2024
WASHINGTON – Amtrak faces challenges managing its $239 million inventory of parts and materials used to maintain its… Read more
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December 18, 2023 | Audits Press Release
New Report: Amtrak is meeting hiring goals but has opportunities to improve hiring efficiency
December 18, 2023
WASHINGTON – Amtrak met its agreement workforce hiring targets in fiscal year 2023 and expects to meet hiring needs in FY 2024, but… Read more
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October 02, 2023 | Audits Press Release
OIG: New Acela program will likely face future delays due to challenges meeting safety requirements, fixing trainset defects
October 2, 2023
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s New Acela program will likely face future delays and cost increases because the vendor’s trainset… Read more
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September 18, 2023 | Audits Press Release
Amtrak has made progress bringing stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but faces challenges in completing work by its target date
September 18, 2023
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has brought 117 of 385 stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as of July 2023, but… Read more
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