An update from our Board Chair, Tony Coscia

In a planned transition, Roger Harris will depart Amtrak on July 31, at which point Byl Herrmann will lead the company as Interim President, while the Board conducts a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Under Roger's leadership, Amtrak has delivered significant milestones, including record levels of ridership and revenue, the launch of NextGen Acela and Mardi Gras service, and the advancement of major capital projects such as Portal North Bridge.

Byl Herrmann is a natural fit to lead Amtrak for what's directly ahead of us. Byl is a 27-year veteran of Amtrak, with a deep knowledge of Law, HR, Labor and our business lines. As Interim President, Byl will work closely with the Board and executive leadership team to maintain continuity, support our workforce, and keep our focus on safe, reliable service, and delivering on our commitments to customers, partners, and the communities we serve.