U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said on Wednesday it is eliminating 450 positions as it aims to cut annual costs by $100 million as future support from Congress remains uncertain. Amtrak said through a reduction-in-force process, and cutting of open positions, Amtrak has cut 450 roles that, combined with other recent cost cuts, "will help Amtrak save $100 million annually." WHY IT MATTERS The changes come after the White House in March forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner to step down after President Donald Trump sought the changes.