"Amtrak" meaning in English

See Amtrak in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Coined circa 1971; blend of American + track. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|American|track|nocap=1}} blend of American + track Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Amtrak
  1. (US, rail transport) A US passenger railway (incorporated as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation). Wikipedia link: Amtrak Tags: US Categories (topical): Organizations, Rail transportation

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