Amtrak

National

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) est le principal opérateur ferroviaire intercité de voyageurs aux États-Unis. Elle exploite le service à grande vitesse Acela sur le Northeast Corridor et des itinéraires longue distance à travers 46 États.

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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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Détails de l'opérateur

Nom complet	Amtrak
Nom abrégé	Amtrak
Type	National
Pays	🇺🇸 United States
Fondé	1971
Vitesse maximale	240 km/h
Gares desservies	0

Services

Grande vitesse

Intercités

Régional

Train de nuit

Liens externes

Site officiel

Foire aux questions

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.

Données mises à jour le : 2026-02-27