This is a special episode of Transit Unplugged shared with us from our friends at the Transit Authority by APTA. Recorded live at APTA EXPO 2023 in Orlando, Florida, Art Gazzetti, VP of Policy and Mobility at APTA, interviews Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardener.

Make sure you follow the Transit Authority wherever you listen to podcasts. Here are the show notes for this episode originally released October, 12, 2023.

"Recorded on the trade show floor at APTA’s EXPO 2023 in Orlando, Florida, our special guest Stephen Gardener, CEO of Amtrak, discusses a wide range of topics including Amtrak’s role in linking cities, regions and rural America, how intercity passenger rail travel options can be made more attractive, recent and upcoming Amtrak system improvements, career advice for students, and more."

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00:03 Introduction and Overview from Paul Comfort

01:10 The Role of Amtrak in Public Transportation

02:22 Stephen Gardner's Journey in Railroading

06:23 Amtrak's Future Plans and Investments

11:46 The Importance of High-Speed Rail

29:13 Amtrak's Impact on Rural America

36:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

39:55 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged