noun
- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a U.S. government-owned company that operates intercity passenger train services across the country.
Usage: Proper noun; often used as a brand name for the rail service itself; Commonly capitalized
Examples
- I took Amtrak from Boston to New York last weekend.
- The Amtrak Northeast Regional is a popular commuter option.
- She booked an Amtrak ticket three weeks in advance.
- Amtrak operates routes across most of the continental United States.
- The train arrived at the Amtrak station on time.