The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, is the nation’s only intercity passenger railroad, and was created by Congress in 1970. We operate a nationwide rail network, serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces, on more than 21,400 miles of routes.
About Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, is the nation’s only intercity passenger railroad, and was created by Congress in 1970. We operate a nationwide rail network, serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces, on more than 21,400 miles of routes.
During FY 2019, Amtrak customers took 32.5 million trips. On an average day, customers made nearly 89,000 trips on more than 300 Amtrak trains.
Throughout the United States, Amtrak employs more than 20,000 in a variety of career fields and locations. Whether found working in an office, maintenance facility, station, or on a train, our employees are at the center of our progress. After all, our core business is not about trains as much as it is about people and the service we provide. Our commitment to diversity, inclusive behavior, and culture serves as the foundation for our high performance. We are actively seeking qualified, dedicated professionals with demonstrated work experience and/or relevant skills to join our team, so if you think you have what it takes, we invite you to apply today!
