#Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down after #DOGE leader #ElonMusk called for the #transit service to be #privatized.
Amtrak, also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is the national passenger #rail service for the #US. It is nationally chartered, meaning the federal government is the majority stockholder. It also means Amtrak board members are nominated by the president & confirmed by the Senate.
@Nonilex Oh dear, American rail safety looks like it might go the same way as American air safety. #Mastodon #Fediverse #Muskisdangerous
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@lindasgoluppiart I'd take it.
American rail safety has long been pretty sketchy, so some added professionalism there would be a positive.
