Amtrak

American

[am-trak] / ˈæmˌtræk /

noun

a government-subsidized public corporation created by Congress in 1970 to operate a national intercity passenger railroad system through contracts with existing railroads.

Etymology

Origin of Amtrak

Am(erican) tra(vel on trac)k

Example Sentences

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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

The supporters can hop on the Amtrak train to New York on Wednesday, 24 June with tickets £42 each.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In the six years since, Amtrak, the federal partner in Penn Station, has been unmotivated to help and the state has made little progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I ran to the Amtrak terminal and checked the departure board.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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