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9/22/2021
Amtrak has revised its company COVID-19 policies to comply with President Joe Biden’s executive order for federal employees.
Biden's action requires all federal employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 22, with no voluntary testing alternative.
The deadline applies to Amtrak employees, "red badge" contractors and any other individuals who regularly work at an Amtrak worksite. For new hires, Amtrak is maintaining an Oct. 4 effective date to show full proof of vaccination before the first day of employment.
Testing is no longer available as an alternative to getting vaccinated, except for medical and religious accommodations. This position is consistent with the federal government’s view that it is essential that everyone who is able must get vaccinated, Amtrak officials said in a news release.
The company has rescheduled its "Return to Worksites" date to Jan. 10, 2022.
"Given that our vaccination mandate is now late November, we feel it makes sense to postpone this return until after the holidays," Amtrak officials said. "[Our] worksites remain open for anyone who wants to return sooner."