Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How is Amtrak using federal investment to modernize America’s rail network while supporting jobs, manufacturing, and local economies across the country?
In this episode of In Conversation with Amtrak, Amtrak leaders discuss how major infrastructure investments are helping modernize trains, stations, bridges, tunnels, maintenance facilities, and critical rail infrastructure while generating economic growth in communities nationwide.
From new trains like Amtrak Airo and the future Long Distance fleet to upgraded maintenance facilities and major infrastructure projects, this conversation highlights how Amtrak’s investments are supporting American workers, strengthening supplier networks, improving reliability, and preparing the railroad for future growth.
The discussion explores:
• How Amtrak investments support local economies and small businesses
• Buy America manufacturing and job creation across the country
• How infrastructure modernization improves reliability and capacity
• Investments in trains, stations, maintenance facilities, bridges, and tunnels
• How Amtrak is preparing the network for future growth and rising ridership
As Amtrak continues investing in the future of passenger rail, these projects are helping strengthen communities, create economic opportunity, and deliver a better travel experience for customers across America.
Featured Participants:
• Kuvesh Ayer, Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer
• Mariah Morales, Senior Director, Government Affairs
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How is Amtrak using federal investment to modernize America’s rail network while supporting jobs, manufacturing, and local economies across the country?
In this episode of In Conversation with Amtrak, Amtrak leaders discuss how major infrastructure investments are helping modernize trains, stations, bridges, tunnels, maintenance facilities, and critical rail infrastructure while generating economic growth in communities nationwide.
From new trains like Amtrak Airo and the future Long Distance fleet to upgraded maintenance facilities and major infrastructure projects, this conversation highlights how Amtrak’s investments are supporting American workers, strengthening supplier networks, improving reliability, and preparing the railroad for future growth.
The discussion explores:
• How Amtrak investments support local economies and small businesses
• Buy America manufacturing and job creation across the country
• How infrastructure modernization improves reliability and capacity
• Investments in trains, stations, maintenance facilities, bridges, and tunnels
• How Amtrak is preparing the network for future growth and rising ridership
As Amtrak continues investing in the future of passenger rail, these projects are helping strengthen communities, create economic opportunity, and deliver a better travel experience for customers across America.
Featured Participants:
• Kuvesh Ayer, Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer
• Mariah Morales, Senior Director, Government Affairs
-------------------------------------------
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Instagram: instagram.com/amtrak
Facebook: facebook.com/Amtrak
Pinterest: pinterest.com/amtraktravels
TikTok: tiktok.com/@amtrak?
X: x.com/Amtrak
Threads: threads.net/amtrak
