• Benefits

    Benefits are an important part of the Amtrak employee experience. Amtrak provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, focused on employee personal and financial well-being. Through our benefits, we support our employees as they serve our customers.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the Amtrak employee experience. Amtrak provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, focused on employee personal and financial well-being. Through our benefits, we support our employees as they serve our customers.

Rail Pass Travel Privileges

Have you ever wanted to experience the adventure of rail travel? You, your spouse and eligible dependents are entitled to unlimited free and reduced-rate rail transportation on Amtrak, in addition to discounts from other travel industry providers. Additionally, through the Companion Pass Program, employees can have a guest accompany them while using their personal travel privilege.

Service Award Trips

Amtrak employees with at least ten (10) years of service may take one (1) service award trip with family and/or guests on their tenth anniversary and every five years thereafter, anywhere on the Amtrak system.

Vacation

Vacation and holiday benefits give you a generous amount of paid time away from work each year. Vacation plans will differ depending on whether you are hired as an agreement or non-agreement (management) employee.

Family & Medical Leave

After one year of service, you may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for serious health conditions for you or a covered family member.

Health & Wellness

Amtrak provides a comprehensive , competitive benefits program to support your personal and financial wellbeing. Amtrak offers  Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drug Plans as well as Everyday Wellness benefits.

Local Perks

Amtrak employees may have access to local perks based on their work location, including reduced fee memberships to bikeshares, and discounts to sporting events, movie theaters, museums, and amusement parks.

Tax Free Accounts

Options to save money are available for all employees, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA, Parking Commuter Reimbursement Account, and Transit Commuter Reimbursement Account

Income Protection

Help to protect your family’s financial wellbeing. Amtrak offers Short and Long Term Disability, Employee, Spousal, and Child Life Insurance, as well as Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Retirement

Federal law provides that railroad employees pay taxes under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) rather than the Social Security Act, providing you with a higher retirement benefit.

401(k)

The Amtrak 401(k) plan provides you with a variety of investment options to help you save money for retirement.

Education Assistance

Continue your learning and expand your knowledge. After six months of service, we may provide financial assistance if you wish to pursue a formal course of study for professional development. The Educational Assistance program is designed to provide financial reimbursement for course work that meets accreditation standards and grade requirements.

Voluntary Benefits

Amtrak provides affordable access to voluntary benefits such as Auto and Home Insurance, Identity Theft, a Legal Benefits Plan, and even Pet Insurance!