What happened to Amtrak?
What is the market capitalization of Amtrak?
A tricky question: When Amtrak was created by act of congress, a limited number of shares of stock were issued and presented to various railroads who provided equipment to the start-up transportation company. These shares have traded hands over the years, and are still out there. They are non voting… and have never paid a dividend. (MORE)
Where is the closest amtrak to poconos?
There really is no Amtrak service close to Poconos the closest would probably be Philadelphia or New York Amtrak Stations.
How far is Amtrak from Port Canaveral?
The closest Amtrak Station to Port Canaveral is Orlando which is served by Sliver Star and Silver Meteor. It is 1 hour away about 55.3 miles away.
Is Amtrak a government corporation?
Yes it is a government corporation just like the post office. It was organized on May 1, 1971 after the Rail Passenger Service Act was passed by congress and signed into law by President Nixon in 1970. This act created the National Railroad Passenger Corporation which is a public/private entity supp…orted by taxpayer money which operates Amtrak. (MORE)
Does Amtrak transport corpses?
Yes, they do: (from the amtrak website): .
Human Remains.
Amtrak Express offers station-to-station shipment of remains to many express cities. At smaller stations, funeral directors must load and unload the shipment onto and off the train.
What was the purpose of the Amtrak?
Amtrak was created in the 1970s because private railroad corporations such as Union Pacific did not want to run their passenger railroad services anymore because they deemed them as not profitable due to compitition by airline and road travel so the government created Amtrak to maintain the passenge…r rail travel in the U.S. Amtrak is a government owned passenger railroad corporation that maintains passenger rail routes throughout the United States. (MORE)
What is comfortable a airplane or a amtrak?
The average amtrak coach seat has the same room as an airline 1st class seat.
Where can I find amtrak train schedule?
Online at Amtrak.com or visit a station close to you and they will have schedules.
How do you become a Amtrak train driver?
Go to amtrak.com and then type in jobs in the search box. Then you will be redirected to a website call jobs.amtrak.com where you click on external applicant and they you can apply for a engineer job and they put you on a training program in Washington D.C.
Who invented Amtrak train?
Amtrak was created in the 1970s because private railroad corporations such as Union Pacific did not want to run their passenger railroad services anymore because they deemed them as not profitable due to compitition by airline and road travel so the government created Amtrak to maintain the passenge…r rail travel in the U.S. Amtrak is a government owned passenger railroad corporation that maintains passenger rail routes throughout the United States. (MORE)
What does the aronym AMTRAK mean?
Amtrak stands for American Track it doesn't really have a significant meaning and is usually not written in all caps its more of just a name "Amtrak".
What is the speed of an amtrak train?
mainly the track speed on normal routes is 79mph but on electrified track it increase to 90 or more
Where is the closest Amtrak station to Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia? Pittsburgh? Harrisburg? It stops at a million cities in penn just like those three. go to amtrak.com
Who founded the amtrak?
The United States Congress "founded" Amtrak when it passed The Rail Passenger Service Act (PL 91-518) of 1970. This legislation was signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
Can you ship your car on amtrak?
no. you can take the auto train from sanford (Orlando) Florida to lorton (Washington dc) Virginia but then u have to go with ur car. Other than that try a freight railroad.
How do you save on Amtrak fares?
Book early to get the cheapest fares. Amtrak also offers discountsfor AAA (10%) and Student Advantage (15%) members. Check the DEALSsection at Amtrak.com to see if there are any specific offers forthe cities/routes you're traveling.
Are metra and amtrak the same?
No. Amtrak is a national passenger train company, but Metra is only a Chicago commuter rail service.
What is the mission statement for amtrak?
The mission of Amtrak is to provide efficient and effective intercity passenger mobility in those travel markets in which passenger rail offers a trip-time and service quality competitive or complementary travel option consistent with the goal of continual reduction in Federal operating subsidies re…quired to provide such service. (MORE)
Amtrak or greyhound?
Amtak by far! Bus takes too long and traffic sucks. Amtrak you will beat the traffic and you can move around on the cars of Amtrak. Also, if you want to spend the money, you can rent a bedroom on Amtrak.
Does Amtrak have power outlets on trains?
Yes. But it is possible that some trains do not. You can count on all trains on Amtrak running between Boston and Washington DC, and west to Harrisburg, PA having power outlets available for you. Most trains on these lines also now offer free wireless internet. However, the availability of both may… not be available in other areas in the US. (MORE)
Amtrak sleeper service to Newark?
There are no longer sleeping cars on any Northeast Regional train. You can book a sleeping car between Newark and other destinations such as Chicago, Miami, etc. Check with Amtrak.
Los angeles to Chicago on amtrak?
It takes about 2.5 days. But it's a great way to see the whole country.
How much are Amtrak train tickets?
It matters where you go. If your trip is long,the more money you have to pay the ticket. And the shorter your trip is the less money you need to pay.
Amtrak can you get out in the stations?
If your train is running on-time, the conductor may let passengers step off for several minutes at designated "smoke stops" on long-distance trains.
How do you sue amtrak?
Well the first step would be, only if you have a viable claim so you don't end up waisting money, contact a lawyer. After you have done this you will no longer need to use an unreliable website for your claims
Is Amtrak a good train?
yes really good the only bad experience I've had was when it rained on me but they gave me a 150 gift card because of the rain
How do you get a job working as an amtrak engineer?
You have to have a minimum of a high school diploma. You have to sign up to attend a railroad school. Once you've graduated that, go online at the Amtrak website and 'sign up' in careers.
What is the closest Amtrak station to Toronto?
VIA Rail Canada, in cooperation with Amtrak, operates the daily Maple Leaf from Toronto. The first Amtrak, and therefore US, train station is in Niagara Falls, NY, The train continues east and south to Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York.
Do amtrak go to Canada from Philadelphia?
Yes, Amtrak provides service between Philadelphia, Montreal, and Toronto via a connection in New York City.
What is the closest Amtrak station to Branson?
There isn't one that I would consider anywhere near Branson. The nearest is Sedalia, MO, which is about 150 miles away on US 65.Sedalia is along the "River Runner" route that runs between KansasCity and St. Louis. The other option, if your destination is south, would be to driveto Poplar Bluff, MO…. That's about 200 miles away on the "TexasEagle" route that runs from Chicago to San Antonio via Little Rockand Dallas (and then out to Los Angeles, but if you're going to LAyou'd probably do better to get on the River Runner at Sedalia andtransfer to the "Southwest Chief" at KC). (MORE)
What trains on amtrak have AAA discounts?
All Amtrak trains except Acela Express are eligible for the 10% AAA discount. You must book at least three days in advance to receive the discount.
Do amtrak train get late?
Amtrak trains get late all the time. They are subject to signal problems, train traffic, track conditions and other reasons. One big problem can be where the train originates. They have to service the train (clean, restock food supplies in the dining car, check the train mechaincally etc). Som…etimes that can take longer than expected. (MORE)
What is the function of amtrak and how effective is?
amtrak is most functional on the north east corridor but not so much in the southeast
What is the closest amtrak to Tallahassee?
Tallahassee used to have Amtrak service on the Sunset Limited. After Hurricane Katrina, Amtrak suspended service between New Orleans and Orlando. Even though the tracks have been repaired service has not been restored. Currently, the closest Amtrak station is Jacksonville. From there you can take t…he Silver Star north to Savannah, Raleigh, Richmond and New York and south Orlando or Miami. You can also take the Silver Meteor north to Savannah, Charleston, Richmond and New York and south to Orlando, Tampa or Miami. (MORE)
How do you know when to get off Amtrak?
they will usually announce the stations and if they don't then look on the platforms and there will be signs that say the name of the stop
Where does amtrak pacific surfliner stop at?
Stops Are: San Diego Old town( northbound only) Solana Beach Oceanside San juan Capistrono Irvine Santa Ana Anaheim Los angeles
Does Amtrak go from Detroit to Texas?
Not directly. You have to take a train to Chicago and connect tothe Texas Eagle to get to Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio andintermediate stops.
Is there an Amtrak in cedar rapids?
There is currently no Amtrac in Cedar Rapids, although Gov. Branstad is considering an Amtrac run connection between C.R and Chicago.
Do they serve food on an Amtrak train?
Amtrak say yes. Many customers disagree * Added - It depends upon the train. Very few Amtrak trains offer any type of food service. The typical food service consists of a dining car or club car that has a good choice of beverages and a microwave for heating pre-packaged food. Most Amtrak traveller…s would say that the food service is not worth the price. (MORE)
What is the closest amtrak OPEN in Pensacola?
Unfortunately, New Orleans is your closest station with Amtrak service at the current time. From there you can take the Crescent to Atlanta, Washington or New York, the City of New Orleans to Memphis, Carbondale or Chicago, or the Sunset Limited to Houston, San Antonio or Los Angeles. Hopefully, som…e day, the Sunset Limited will resume service east of New Orleans and Pensacola receives Amtrak service again. (MORE)
Does Amtrak go to bangor me.?
Amtrak trains do not go to Bangor. Amtrak Thruway Bus service isavailable three times a day from Portland, ME.
Can you get from Cincinnati to Halifax on bus or amtrak?
Yes. The question is why would you want to? A rail trip from Cincinnati to Halifax 100% by rail will take about 4 days with very long lay-overs. AMTRAK (Cardinal) 50 - Cincinnati to New York, Penn Station (18½ Hours) Leave 3:50 am arrive 9:15pm (Overnight Layover) AMTRAK 69 - New York - Mo…ntreal (St Lambert)(11 hours) Leave 8am arrive a little after 7pm (Overnight Layover) Via-Rail 14 (Ocean) - Montreal - Halifax (22 hours) Leave a little before 7pm arrive the next day at 5pm Rail fare is about $350 total one way or $700 round trip on coach (no sleeper or berth--Add $50-100 each way on Canadian leg for a berth) as of February 2012. This, of course does not include the cost of food, hotel and transit to a hotel for lay-overs unless one plans to bathe in train station bathrooms for 4 days. By contrast with a little shopping around, one can find airfare for about $650 round trip with 5½ hour travel time (Cinti to Toronto to Halifax). If you plug in random dates the price can climb up to $1500 round trip. (Prices searched February 2012) By bus: Greyhound from Cincinnati to Bangor, ME. West Coastal from Bangor to Calais, ME Taxi to border Taxi to St. Stephen Bus terminal Acadian Bus Lines - St.Stephen, NB to Halifax, NS This is UNRELIABLE as Acadian is having a labor dispute and has cut back many routes to New Brunswick and PEI (MORE)
Does amtrak go to Portland Maine?
Amtrak operates five trains a day between Boston's North Stationand Portland, ME on its Downeaster service. Twice a day the trainscome from and go to Brunswick, ME from Portland. From Portland,riders can connect with Amtrak Thruway bus service to Bangor andOrono (University of Maine.)
What is the catenary voltage on Amtrak?
Amtraks newer system, from New York to Boston, is 60 cycle 25,000 volts. The system south of New York is 25 cycle 13,000 volts.
What was the purpose of Amtrak?
Amtrak is a train service that can take you to tons of places inthe USA,south Canada,and mexico.
What are the benefits of Amtrak guest rewards?
For starters you earn points just for travelling Amtrak, staying at participating hotels, hiring participating cars, travelling by participating planes or boats, buying from participating retailers or even if you use Amtrak's financial planning and banking partners for your financial needs.The great…est advantage is you can buy more points, or even trade or share them with your family and friends!By doing these things you can accrue points which you can use to travel with Amtrak, get guest passes or coupons from Amtrak, on hotel certificates, car rental certificates, cruise certificates, retail and entertainment cards and points, and you can even use your points to get carbon offsets to help the fight against global warming!!! (MORE)
What is the Amtrak Auto Train used for?
The Amtrak Auto Train is used as a sort of people mover that runs between Washington D.C. and Orlando, FL. You can load your car and then go to your assigned cabin to enjoy the ride without the hassle of driving.
Where can one get an Amtrak Promotion code?
There are several sites that one can get an Amtrak Promotion code. These sites include Retail Me Not, Rail Seve, Frommers, Bargainist, and the official Amtrak Website.
Which are the reasons for the Amtrak crash?
The train collision that occurred May 17, 2013 appears to have been caused by a Metro-North Railroad passenger train that derailed, intersecting a track used by another train coming in the opposite direction. Investigators have ruled out foul play, but it is unclear if the derailing was a result of… a damaged track, or if the track was only damaged by the eventual collision. (MORE)
What is the toll-free number for Amtrak?
The toll-free number for Amtrak reservations and customer serviceis 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245), or TDD/TTY 1-800-523-6590, oron the web at Amtrak.com.