Amtrak is the national passenger railroad system in the United States featured on Train Sim World. It’s a for-profit corporation that operates intercity passenger trains in the United States and parts of Canada.
What does Amtrak do?
- Provides intercity passenger rail service
- Invests in infrastructure, stations, and fleet
- Works to improve customer satisfaction
- Serves as a contractor for commuter rail agencies
How was Amtrak created?
- Congress created Amtrak in 1970 through the Rail Passenger Service Act
- Amtrak was incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1971
What’s the name Amtrak?
- Amtrak is a combination of the words America and track
- The official name of the railroad is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
What routes does Amtrak operate?
- Amtrak operates more than 30 train routes across the country
- These routes stop at over 500 stations – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Amtrak Headquarters
District of Columbia, United States