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Amtrak to Hold Special Public Board Meeting on Transformation Initiative

Board to hear public comments during listen-only session

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Amtrak Board of Directors will convene a special public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET to hear public comments on the Amtrak Transformation Initiative.

The Amtrak Board of Directors will convene a special public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET to hear public comments on the Amtrak Transformation Initiative. Advance registration is required.

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This special meeting will be conducted virtually for members of the public. Following advance registration, participants may offer comments to the Board. Speakers will be recognized on a first-come, first-served basis and will have up to two minutes to deliver their remarks.

The meeting is a listen-only session for the Board and is not a question-and-answer forum. The Board does not plan to provide an update or present on the Transformation Initiative, answer questions or respond in real time to individual comments. The meeting is dedicated to hearing directly from the public.

WHO: Amtrak Board of Directors
WHAT: Special Public Board Meeting to hear public comments on the Amtrak Transformation Initiative
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
WHERE: Virtual participation for the public
HOW: Advance registration is required; access details will be provided ahead of the meeting.

To learn more about the Transformation Initiative, visit https://www.amtrak.com/future.

For more information about the Amtrak Board, visit amtrak.com/board-of-directors.

About Amtrak®

Amtrak is seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform rail and Retrain Travel. By modernizing, enhancing, and expanding trains, stations, and infrastructure, Amtrak is meeting the rising demand for train travel. Amtrak offers unforgettable experiences to more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada. Learn more at Amtrak.com, download the Amtrak app, connect with us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and join Amtrak Guest Rewards for free to start earning points toward Amtrak reward travel, upgrades, lounge access and more.

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Amtrak Media Relations
Olivia Irvin
olivia.irvin@amtrak.com

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Amtrak Media Relations
Olivia Irvin
olivia.irvin@amtrak.com

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