#Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down after #DOGE leader #ElonMusk called for the #transit service to be #privatized.
Amtrak, also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is the national passenger #rail service for the #US. It is nationally chartered, meaning the federal government is the majority stockholder. It also means Amtrak board members are nominated by the president & confirmed by the Senate.
independent.co.uk/news/world/a…
Amtrak CEO steps down as Musk insists ‘sad’ rail service needs to be privatized
Stephen Gardner left position to ‘ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration’Katie Hawkinson (The Independent)
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in reply to Linda Sgoluppi Artist • • •I'd take it.
American rail safety has long been pretty sketchy, so some added professionalism there would be a positive.
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