Amtrak (national network) fleet and rail procurement
National Railroad Passenger Corp. (multi, US) runs 1,783 active rail cars in 24 fleets. The average fleet was built in 1994 and the oldest in 1950.
1,783active rail cars
24fleets
13builders
1994average build year
Amtrak (national network) fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budd | Amfleet I coach | Coach | Intercity rail | 1975 | 2018 | 370 |
| Pullman-Standard | Superliner I | Coach | Intercity rail | 1975 | 400 | 217 |
| GE | P42DC Genesis | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 1996 | — | 168 |
| Bombardier | Superliner II | Coach | Intercity rail | 1993 | — | 163 |
| Budd | Amfleet II | Coach | Intercity rail | 1981 | 2018 | 135 |
| Bombardier/Alstom | Acela (first-gen) | trainset | Intercity rail | 1998 | — | 128 |
| Thrall | Auto Carrier | coach (autorack) | Intercity rail | 2005 | — | 77 |
| Budd | Amfleet I café (Amcafe/Amdinette) | Coach | Intercity rail | 1975 | — | 75 |
| CAF | Viewliner II baggage | coach (sleeper/diner/baggage) | Intercity rail | 2014 | — | 70 |
| Siemens | ACS-64 | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 2013 | — | 66 |
| Budd | Amfleet I business class (Capstone) | Coach | Intercity rail | 1975 | 2001 | 58 |
| Siemens | ALC-42 Charger | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 2021 | — | 45 |
| Amtrak/Morrison-Knudsen | Viewliner I | sleeper | Intercity rail | 1995 | 2023 | 35 |
| EMD; Budd | NPCU / cab control (ex-F40PH; ex-Metroliner) | Cab car | Intercity rail | 1969 | — | 32 |
| CAF | Viewliner II sleeper | coach (sleeper/diner/baggage) | Intercity rail | 2014 | — | 25 |
| CAF | Viewliner II diner | coach (sleeper/diner/baggage) | Intercity rail | 2014 | — | 25 |
| GE | P32AC-DM | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 1995 | — | 18 |
| GE | P32-8BWH | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 1991 | — | 16 |
| Alstom | Avelia Liberty (NextGen Acela) | trainset | Intercity rail | 2019 | — | 13 |
| GE | P40DC | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 1991 | — | 11 |
| EMD / NRE rebuild | SW1000R (yard switcher) | Switcher locomotive | Intercity rail | 1950 | 2010 | 10 |
| EMD | MP15DC / GP38H-3 (work trains) | Switcher locomotive | Intercity rail | 1975 | — | 10 |
| CAF | Viewliner II baggage-dormitory | coach (sleeper/diner/baggage) | Intercity rail | 2014 | — | 10 |
| Bombardier/Alstom | HHP-8 | Locomotive | Intercity rail | 1999 | — | 6 |
What members see for each Amtrak (national network) fleet
Estimated miles per car, maintenance cost per car-mile against the national benchmark, the midlife overhaul and end-of-life year, and the onboard suppliers for doors, HVAC, brakes, propulsion and train control.
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| Model | Builder | Awarded | Quantity | Delivery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-distance fleet (standardized single-level) | TBD | RFP early 2026 | TBD (hundreds) | — | Rfp |
| Airo (ex-ICT) | Siemens | 2021-07 | 73 options: +10 exercised (up to 130) | 2026-2030 | Delivering |
| ALC-42 Charger | Siemens | 2018-12 | 75 options: 50 | 2021- | Delivering |
| Avelia Liberty | Alstom | 2016-08 | 28 | 2025-2027 | Delivering |
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