Amtrak Hits Record $2.7B Ticket Revenue, Works Toward Profitability

For its fiscal year ending September 2025, Amtrak reported record highs across ridership, revenue, and capital investment, highlighting strong growth momentum.

Adjusted ticket revenue climbed to $2.7 billion, a 10.4 percent increase year over year, marking the first time Amtrak surpassed this milestone.

Overall operating revenue grew 9 percent, rising from $3.57 billion in FY 2024 to approximately $3.9 billion, driven by higher demand and improved fare yields.

Total passenger trips reached 34.5 million, up 5.1 percent compared to FY 2024, setting an all-time record for the company.

Adjusted operating earnings improved by 15.1 percent compared to the previous year, narrowing the loss to $598.4 million from $706.3 million. This demonstrates measurable progress toward Amtrak’s goal of achieving operational profitability by FY 2028.

Key capital investments for FY 2025 totaled nearly $2.9 billion, focusing on infrastructure upgrades such as track and signal improvements and preparation for new trainsets, including the Siemens Airo and NextGen Acela trains, which are expected to enter service in 2026.

Overall, Amtrak’s growth reflects both rising demand for passenger rail in the US and strategic investment in modernizing its fleet and infrastructure.

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