Amtrak

National

🇺🇸 United States

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) ist der wichtigste Fernzug-Betreiber der Vereinigten Staaten. Das Unternehmen betreibt den Hochgeschwindigkeitsdienst Acela auf dem Northeast Corridor sowie Langstreckenzüge in 46 Bundesstaaten.

Overview

Created in 1971 to take over intercity services from private freight railways, Amtrak is the national passenger railway of the United States. It runs high-speed, intercity, regional, and overnight trains, with its fastest service reaching 240 km/h on the northeastern corridor. Beyond that busy corridor between Washington, New York, and Boston, Amtrak operates long-distance routes whose multi-day journeys traverse the breadth of the continental United States.

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Betreiberdetails

Vollständiger Name Amtrak
Kurzname Amtrak
Typ National
Land 🇺🇸 United States
Gegründet 1971
Höchstgeschwindigkeit 240 km/h
Bediente Bahnhöfe 0

Dienste

Hochgeschwindigkeit
Intercity
Regional
Nachtzug

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Amtrak is a railway operator that provides passenger train services. The company operates various types of rail services connecting cities and regions within its network.
Amtrak operates multiple rail routes connecting major cities and towns. You can explore the full list of routes served by Amtrak on the operator detail page, including popular destinations and connection information.
Amtrak uses a range of train types depending on the route and service class. These may include high-speed, intercity, regional, and commuter trains. Check the operator page for specific service types offered by Amtrak.
Tickets for Amtrak can typically be purchased through the operator's official website, at station ticket offices, or via third-party booking platforms. Early booking often provides the best fares and seat availability.

Daten zuletzt aktualisiert: 2026-02-27