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18,000 Amtrak Workers to Receive $900 Bonus Amid Record Revenue

12/12/2025

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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that more than 18,000 Amtrak workers will receive a $900 bonus by year-end, funded by executive bonus cuts.
This follows Amtrak's record ridership and revenue of over $2.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.
Unions representing train workers praised the move as overdue recognition for front-line staff.
Air traffic controller unions criticized excluding their members who worked without pay during the shutdown.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that more than 18,000 Amtrak workers will receive a $900 bonus by year-end, funded by executive bonus cuts.
This follows Amtrak's record ridership and revenue of over $2.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.
Unions representing train workers praised the move as overdue recognition for front-line staff.
Air traffic controller unions criticized excluding their members who worked without pay during the shutdown.