Amtrak CEO on Ridership, Infrastructure, Mask Mandate

The video discusses Amtrak's challenges and recovery post-COVID-19, highlighting ridership and revenue impacts. It explores the company's profitability issues, infrastructure needs, and the potential benefits of the proposed bipartisan infrastructure bill. The discussion also covers Amtrak's growth strategy, focusing on expanding services in underserved areas, and outlines the company's COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees and passengers.

How much did Amtrak's ridership drop during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic?

• To about 3% of normal ridership

• To about 10% of normal ridership

• To about 50% of normal ridership

• To about 70% of normal ridership

What was Amtrak's revenue in 2019?

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

• $5 billion

Why does Amtrak face challenges in achieving profitability?

• Due to low ticket prices

• Due to high fuel costs

• Because of competition from airlines

• Because it provides its own infrastructure

What is a key focus of the proposed bipartisan infrastructure bill for Amtrak?

• Reducing ticket prices

• Replacing old infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor

• Expanding services to the West Coast

• Increasing train speeds

What is the age of some of the key infrastructure components in the Northeast Corridor?

• 200 years old

• 100 years old

• 150 years old

• 50 years old

What is Amtrak's strategy for growth in areas with limited service?

• Focusing only on the Northeast Corridor

• Increasing ticket prices

• Reducing services in rural areas

• Expanding services in the South and West

What safety measure is Amtrak enforcing for passengers during the pandemic?

• Vaccination proof

• Temperature checks

• Social distancing

• Mandatory masks