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Amtrak

a passenger rail service company which began operations in 1971 and covers track across the continental United States, as well as some routes in Canada. Popular and busy for its Northeast Corridor route between Washington, D.C. and Boston.


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Amtrak Sponsors National Train Day Events   May 4, 2012

National Train Day events will take place in 40 states.More>>

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Vacations By Rail Launches Off Season Program   August 22, 2011

Vacation By Rail's new winter travel program includes a new 11-day rail-cruise vacation. More>>

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40th Amtrak Anniversary Sweepstakes on New AmtrakVacations Website   August 10, 2011

The new AmtrakVacations.com boasts improved navigation features and a chance to win a nine-day Grand Canyon Rail Journey for two adults. More>>

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Amtrak Expects 30 Million Riders - All-time Record   July 13, 2011 Trend Watch

Continued growth in business travel use helps Amtrak score record.More>>

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Kids Ride for Free on Amtrak   April 27, 2011

Amtrak turns 40 this year, and celebrates with new promotions and events.More>>

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Amtrak Tracks Record Growth for Straight 15th Month   February 10, 2011

For the 15th straight month, the federal-government-owned train corporation reported an increase in ridership last month and the best January on record this year, with 2,126,429 passengers.More>>

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Amtrak Seeks New Agents    February 15, 2010

As the leisurely pace of rail travel catches on, agents are not only selling Amtrak’s diverse vacations but also customizing them to suit their clients’ needs.More>>

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Amtrak Sets New Ridership Record   December 10, 2010

Thanksgiving holidays set new rail rider records.More>>

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Amtrak Awards $466 Million Contract for 70 New Electric Locomotives   October 29, 2010

Investment to provide improved performance and reliability for Northeast passenger rail services.More>>

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Amtrak Sets New Record for Passengers   October 13, 2010

Amtrak reports new records and gains in its air-rail share of key Northeast Corridor markets. More>>