U.S. Transportation Reclaims Washington Union Station Management Amidst Amtrak Developments
The U.S. Transportation Department plans to reclaim management of Washington Union Station. Recent changes include the CEO of Amtrak stepping down and the introduction of new high-speed Acela trains. National Guard troops were also deployed to Washington this month.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 27-08-2025 15:37 IST | Created: 27-08-2025 15:37 IST

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The U.S. Transportation Department announced plans to regain management control over Washington Union Station, marking a significant shift in oversight.
This administrative change comes after the departure of Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, influenced by previous directives from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington.
In parallel, Amtrak is launching a new fleet of high-speed Acela trains, promising faster travel than its predecessors and marking a milestone for the company in modernizing railway transportation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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