More than 34 million passengers climbed aboard Amtrak trains during Fiscal Year 2025, the railroad announced on November 18, a new record for “America’s Railroad” and a 5.1 percent increase over the previous year. 

Amtrak also reported an adjusted ticket revenue of $2.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2025, a 10.4 percent increase over 2024, and total operating revenue of $3.9 billion, up 9.1 percent from the previous year. The fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. 

While Amtrak reports revenue, it still relies on funding from state and federal partners, as do other transportation systems, such as highways and airports. However, this year’s rise in ticket sales has helped reduce the railroad’s annual losses. Amtrak officials praised the increase in revenue and ridership as a significant achievement for the government-supported railroad. 

“Amtrak’s operational success is not just about moving more people — it’s about moving them better,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris in a 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 also released route-specific ridership figures. Ridership on the Northeast Corridor grew by 8.1 percent, while state-supported services increased by 2.4 percent, and long-distance trains rose by 4.2 percent. 

—Justin Franz