More Americans than ever rode trains even as future funding for rail projects remains uncertain.
Amtrak logged its highest ever ridership and revenue in fiscal year 2025, according to an article in Progressive Railroading.
The agency’s year-end report says the railroad provided 34.5 million trips and collected $2.7 billion in adjusted ticket revenue. Amtrak continues to operate at a loss, but officials say it is on track to reach profitability by FY28.
Other numbers from FY25:
- Passengers rode 6.9 billion miles
- Amtrak invested $5.5 billion in capital projects and repair initiatives
Read the full story: Amtrak reports record ridership, revenue for FY25
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