Amtrak had a record year

Amtrak is riding high, notching an all-time record number of passengers in fiscal 2024
Airplanes might be a quicker way to get to some destinations, but a growing number of people are content to ride the rails these days. Amtrak has announced it hit an all-time ridership record in its 2024 fiscal year,
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Amtrak's ridership numbers for the 2024 fiscal year point to a growing interest that Americans have to travel by train.
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Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investments.
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Amtrak sets all-time ridership record
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Amtrak set an all-time record 32.8 million customer trips during the 2024 fiscal year, according to a news release. Ridership increased approximately 15% over 2023’s fiscal year. Amtrak also achieved $2.5 billion in ticket revenue, 9% higher year-over-year.
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Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal Year 2024
Amtrak achieved an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming a historic 32.8 million customers as demand for passenger rail service continues to grow in markets across the nation.
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