For its launch in 1971, Amtrak handpicked approximately 1,300 cars from a total pool of 3,000 held by the two dozen private railroads that had ceased operations. Amtrak soon began a program to ...

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation was going to be called RailPax before its informal name was changed to Amtrak a few days before its May 1, 1971, takeover of the bankrupt railroads, most ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Amtrak, also known as “America’s Railroad,” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The beginnings of Amtrak date back to the passing of The Rail Passenger Service act of 1970 which ...

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The new funding would be the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created in 1971, according to the administration. By Madeleine Ngo President Biden frequently mentions his fondness ...

America's Railroad℠ marks 40 years of service with this exclusive look inside the company. From the making and building of Amtrak to its plans for the future, this is the definitive story.