Diversity

As America’s Railroad, Amtrak strives to deliver value for the American people and create a workplace that reflects our customers and the communities we serve.

We are cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that welcomes everyone – and we have a solid foundation to build upon. Our employees have a genuine respect and care for each other, and share a common commitment to service, teamwork and our Amtrak Values. Together, we are working to rebuild our core infrastructure and fleets, enhance station facilities, modernize the customer experience, and deliver Amtrak service to millions of customers in new markets across this country. This is meaningful work that is critical to our country’s future, and we believe it is best done by maximizing the diverse talents, skills and experiences of all employees.

We want all employees to feel like they belong at Amtrak. As CEO, I am committed to furthering our work to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment where current and future employees experience a safe place to bring their authentic selves to work every day. I am proud of what we have accomplished together so far. I am confident in our future direction as we continue to evolve and improve.

Stephen Gardner
Amtrak Chief Executive Officer

 

 

We are People on the Move

At Amtrak, our employees, our programs and our suppliers reflect the nation we serve. Our diverse and inclusive behavior creates a work environment where everyone adds value and contributes to our business. Our comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy for recruiting, welcoming and onboarding, engaging, developing and promoting apply to all Amtrak employees including, minorities, women, people with disabilities and the LGBT community across all generations.

Amtrak recognizes the importance of diverse and inclusive behavior that empowers employees to reach their full potential. We are committed to fostering an environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds and perspectives thrive, and we are committed to protecting the rights of all individuals.

Diverse and Inclusive Behavior Begins with Understanding

By embracing diverse people and diverse styles, we demonstrate our respect for each other. Every year Amtrak celebrates Black History Month, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month to name a few. Our aim is to recognize as well as celebrate our multicultural, multigenerational and diverse workplace.

Beyond Culture, Ethnicity, Age or Gender

At Amtrak, we treat one another with dignity and respect, and we see a future filled with new opportunities, new adventures and new challenges. We strive to provide a work environment where employees with disabilities have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed. We support and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 providing accommodations for employees with medical conditions or physical or mental limitations to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. We also provide accommodations for applicants who need assistance with the application or interviewing processes.

With this policy, we aim to create an elevated awareness of the company's commitment to accommodate persons with disabilities and to provide additional procedural guidance to employees who seek a workplace accommodation.

We Must Move Together

Creating an inclusive environment not only makes for a better work environment it helps us best serve and understand our customers. Every day, we seek to develop new skills; knowledge and abilities to drive growth and innovation to help us maximize our business results. We work together to foster collegial, collaborative and supportive relationships with one another to achieve our shared goals and deliver results.

In keeping with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a veteran or other protected status. We also take affirmative action to advance opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

To request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the pre-hire process, please complete and submit the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (NRPC 3107). Requests for reasonable accommodation on the job (post-hire) should be made after acceptance of an offer of employment.

Serving Our Diverse Communities

With On Track for Good, Amtrak is dedicated to engaging with the communities that we service. Our executive leadership team has committed to donating round-trip transportation to support organizations committed to diversity, inclusion and building communities across the country. The initiative will focus on small and large nonprofits whose goals align with our values of Do the Right Thing, Put Customers First and Excel Together.

Our vision is to award 5,000 trips to nationally recognized organizations as well as local community-centered organizations. Your nonprofit could qualify for free round-trip travel to your next upcoming event.

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