amtrak

     

The National Railroa Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak (AAR reporting marks AMTK and AMTZ), is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "American" and "track".

Trivia about amtrak

  • On May 1, 1996 this national railway passenger service celebrated its 25th anniversary
  • This semipublic corporation that operates intercity U.S. passenger trains was created by Congress in 1970
  • Derived from words "American", "travel", & "track", it provides most U.S. passenger rail service
  • S. Dak., Alaska, Wyo. &, obviously, Hawaii are the only 4 states not on this natl. train co.'s passenger route map
  • The corporation whose logo is seen here was created in 1971:(AKA the National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
  • Its lines include the Sunset Limited & the California Zephyr
  • Created in 1971 as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, it's better known by this name
  • No cell phone use is permitted on "quiet cars", begun in 2000 on this service's Philly-Washington run
  • This service's superliner car or coach has turn-down service in its fold-down upper berths
  • This corp. is the engine behind the first National Train Day, May 10, 2008, remembering the golden spike of May 10, 1869

Tweets about amtrak

  • RT @KGWNews: Semi crossing tracks hit by train in Marion County
  • RT @Amtrak: RT if you take the library-like atmosphere of the Quiet Car very, very seriously. #quietcar4life #Amtrak
  • RT @fox12oregon: Amtrak train smashes semi at intersection near Turner. More pics:
  • #TweetMyJobs #BusinessMgmt #Job alert: Police Officer - 90171330 | Amtrak | #BeechGrove, IN #Jobs
  • Ugh @amtrak’s site shows my train as cancelled, but their CSR says it’s on time. Talk about mixed messages :/
  • Amtrak train smashes semi at intersection near Turner. More pics:
  • 😩 It's Cold Asf On This Amtrak Train
  • Semi crossing tracks hit by train in Marion County
  • Train, semi collide in Marion County via @KGWNews
  • at the Salinas Amtrak station *
  • Amtrak slams semi-truck at Marion County crossing: SALEM, Ore. (KOIN 6) — A northbound Amtrak train hit a semi...
  • @Amtrak_CA Congratulations on writing a great California Government Tweet: (Ranked 45th for Aug 24.)
  • RT if you take the library-like atmosphere of the Quiet Car very, very seriously. #quietcar4life #Amtrak
  • Earthquake Update: Amtrak California Service Restored Following Bay Area Earthquake
  • I was a big fan of train travel until just this moment, when I read the word "traincation." https://t.co/Z7HorKFGKU
  • Hey @Amtrak my knee is screwed up. Want to hook me up with a sleeper car on this train I'm on?
  • Whether it's a traincation, a commute or a weekend getaway, make sure to tag your pics #Amtrak. #ShowUsYourJourney
  • Reason crave amtrak kettles?: ZJmCV
  • RT @TonyBizjak: Amtrak spokeswoman: Service is temporarily suspended between Roseville and San Jose while tracks and bridges undergo inspec…
  • Jerry Brown declares state of emergency after 6.0 earthquake. Amtrak suspends service to San Jose
  • Q-tip of the day: If you want to get somewhere in time, DO NOT take the amtrak..
  • Taking a train to NYC - the train is new, but the tracks and #infrastructure look ancient. I know @Amtrak is #investing but is it enough?
  • @KTVU any word from the@Athletics about tonight's game? And Bart or Amtrak to the stadium?
  • @Amtrak I guess doesn't work on weekends. How can you run your trains but not have anyone working? No wonder nothing gets done. Unsatisfied
  • i hope that @Amtrak service gets restored between sacramento and san jose before 1 pm for the @49ers game!
  • I don't think Mia to fond of the Amtrak or maybe the candy just got her hyper
  • The N.Y.C. 2600 Railroad Club would like to say how much it likes @Amtrak 's new electric engines. Very nice.
  • RT @sal_castaneda: #AMTRAK Capitol Corridor train service between Roseville and San Jose until further notice.
  • #AMTRAK Capitol Corridor train service between Roseville and San Jose until further notice.
  • Amtrak jumpin like Jordan.
  • Amtrak #BusinessMgmt #Job: SAP HRIS Data Analyst - 90171879 (#Wilmington, DE) #Jobs #TweetMyJobs
  • @alevin I want to do this for each Amtrak route. It's a very simple marketing idea. :)
  • #kktrip Photo of @Amtrak #660 at Princeton Junction using bridge plates. Still left on time.
  • Traffic Alert: We have been advised by Amtrak that the railroad crossing at 4th St. just north of Stadium Dr. and...
  • Amtrak spokeswoman: Service is temporarily suspended between Roseville and San Jose while tracks and bridges undergo inspection. #earthquake
  • Beverly HillBillys behind me on this Amtrak for real tho FML
  • hey #BNSF #METRA and #Amtrak I think you need to do some track work in Berwyn Il https://t.co/YrgYP2R7Vv and https://t.co/o9yA5Kx659
  • @Amtrak: don't plan to take trains to/from bay today. Call 800-872-7245 for updates; train status on website still reports nothing.
  • #Regional: Update: Amtrak Cancels Capital Corridor Train Service
  • Breakfast of "Champagne- ions" @ Amtrak Train 785 SW
  • At the Davis @Amtrak station, they say they currently have no estimate about when the tracks will be open again.
  • RT @craigary: @amtrak @Amtrak_CA fyi re quake delays, roads and bridges open. Track updates? https://t.co/1UYPcdUerb
  • @TonyBizjak all Amtrak service in NorCal right now is suspended.
  • @amtrak @Amtrak_CA fyi re quake delays, roads and bridges open. Track updates? https://t.co/1UYPcdUerb
  • #Amtrak closed today due to earthquake. Seeking other transportation to 49ers game.
  • @Amtrak dreading my ride with you all today. I feel like telling a conductor won't do ANYTHING. They won't consider it. It's TOO aboard!
  • All @Amtrak trains to/from Bay stopped due to earthquake. Amtrak website/phone lines not updated; can't reach a live person. Not helpful.
  • Standards and Compliance Officer - 90127807 - Amtrak: (#Miami, FL) #Accounting #Job #Jobs #TweetMyJobs