Stephen J. Gardner, Amtrak’s chief executive, announced on Wednesday that he would be stepping down from the passenger rail service about three years into the job. In a statement, Mr. Gardner said he was leaving to ensure “Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he will step down immediately after more than four years as head of the U.S. passenger railroad, citing concerns about maintaining the carrier's support from President Donald Trump's administration.