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

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Amtrak

I took my leave of CAP and jumped on the Amtrak back home to New York City.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the damage was caused by workers from Amtrak, the US national operator of intercity railroad service, who were doing construction in New Jersey.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

In November, we will embark on our annual Amtrak pilgrimage to the Midwest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Housing is affordable, healthcare is excellent and an Amtrak station provides easy access to many destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 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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