
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he will step down after more than four years as head of the U.S. passenger railroad.
"I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration," Gardner said in a statement. Billionaire Elon Musk, who is advising President Donald Trump on plans to radically shrink the U.S. government, said earlier this month he thought Amtrak should be privatized.