Performance (August 2024):
The
Cost per Rail Passenger Trip of $10.78 in August exceeded the forecast by
$1.53. This unfavorable variance was due to rail ridership falling short of the
forecast by 0.5 million. The 2025 Fiscal Year-to-Date (months of July through August)
Cost per Rail Passenger Trip of $11.24 exceeded the forecast by $2.78. This
unfavorable variance was due to rail ridership falling short of the forecast by
0.7 million unlinked passenger trips and operating expenses coming in over
budget.