Amtrak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Amtrak
Am(erican) tra(vel on trac)k
Example Sentences
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Rail operators, including NJ Transit and Amtrak, have implemented heat-related speed restrictions as high temperatures affect tracks and overhead equipment, leading to delays during one of the year’s busiest travel periods.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Some government corporations, such as Amtrak and Tennessee Valley Authority, are allowed to invest retirement funds in a traditional portfolio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Amtrak experienced a 4.7% increase in riderships from last year.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
The Simi Valley community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old baseball player who was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
He rides Amtrak to Boston and then switches to a commuter rail, his duffel bag stuffed with course books and dirty laundry.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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