"Certain U.S. routes saw significant increases in ridership year-over-year in the fiscal year. The Adirondack route, which connects New York City and Montreal, increased ridership by 21.4 percent, while the Sunset Limited that runs from New Orleans to Los Angeles grew by 18.9 percent. There was also significant growth for the California Zephyr train that runs from Chicago to San Francisco and the Texas Eagle that connects Chicago and San Antonio (and can be extended to Los Angeles)."
"The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service now runs along the Gulf Coast between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans. It welcomed 18,000 riders in its first month, while the new Borealis train that connects the Twin Cities and Chicago welcomed nearly a quarter million riders in its first full year."
""Amtrak's operational success is not just about moving more people-it's about moving them better," said Amtrak President Roger Harris in a Nov. 18, 2025 press release. "These results show what's possible when we lead with purpose. By prioritizing reliability and the customer experience, we're laying the foundation for the next generation of passenger rail in America.""
Amtrak posted record ridership and revenue in fiscal 2025, with travelers logging 6.9 billion miles and 34.5 million customer trips. Several routes saw strong year-over-year gains, including the Adirondack (+21.4%) and the Sunset Limited (+18.9%), along with notable growth on the California Zephyr and Texas Eagle. The Northeast Corridor remained the busiest region with over 15 million riders. Two new routes launched: the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service along the Gulf Coast and the Borealis between the Twin Cities and Chicago, which drew substantial initial ridership. NextGen Acela high-speed trains entered service on the Northeast Corridor, and emphasis was placed on reliability and customer experience to support continued expansion.
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