Boardman added in February 2010 Amtrak released an ambitious , long-term Fleet Strategy Plan to replace aging and outdated locomotives and passenger cars in order to enhance operations , attract more riders , reduce maintenance costs and delays , improve on-time performance and expand services on current and new routes . The report lays out the basis for recapitalizing the entire fleet over a period of time in a manner that will not only provide new and modern equipment for passengers , but will also develop and sustain the domestic production capacity needed for the long term viability of intercity passenger rail in the United States .