Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 to take over the intercity passenger rail services previously operated by private railroad companies in the United States. Operations began on May 1, 1971.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There’s a new push to bring Amtrak back to the Music City, but did you know Nashville was already a destination for Amtrak 50 years ago? There was a day in Nashville, when ...

Why is there no high speed rail in America? The reason can begin to be answered in one word: Amtrak. Since its creation in 1971, Amtrak has operated as America’s Soviet-style passenger rail system.

The National Railroad Passenger Corp., otherwise known as Amtrak, was established in 1970 and began operations in 1971. In the 44 years since, despite more than $45 billion in taxpayer subsidies and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Amtrak, also known as “America’s Railroad,” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The beginnings of Amtrak date back to the passing of The Rail Passenger Service act of 1970 which ...

WASHINGTON — Amtrak is marking its 47th anniversary. The first train operated by Amtrak was “The Clocker” from Philadelphia to New York on May 1, 1971. Amtrak was created by the Rail Passenger Service ...

The new funding would be the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created in 1971, according to the administration. By Madeleine Ngo President Biden frequently mentions his fondness ...