National Rail Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

The National Rail Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, is a government-owned company that provides intercity passenger train services across the United States. Established in 1970 to keep train travel options alive, Amtrak operates and maintains a nationwide network of routes, connecting major cities and regions. It focuses on providing transportation alternatives to cars and planes, offering rail travel that can be more comfortable and environmentally friendly. While funded partly by the government, Amtrak also relies on ticket sales, and it plays a key role in U.S. transportation infrastructure by facilitating passenger travel across the country.