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AMTRAK [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Rail Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Amtrak
1, record 1, English, Amtrak
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation 1, record 1, English, National%20Railroad%20Passenger%20Corporation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amtrak is a federally chartered corporation, with the federal government as majority stockholder. The Amtrak Board of Directors is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U. S. [United States] Senate. Amtrak is operated as a for-profit company, rather than a public authority. 2, record 1, English, - Amtrak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The name "Amtrak" results from the blending of the words "America" and "track. "It is properly used in documents with only the first letter capitalized. The railroad is officially known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. 2, record 1, English, - Amtrak
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Transport par rail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Amtrak
1, record 1, French, Amtrak
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation 1, record 1, French, National%20Railroad%20Passenger%20Corporation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, est une [société] visant à fournir aux passagers un service ferroviaire de haute qualité, sécuritaire et ponctuel qui dépasse les attentes du client. 2, record 1, French, - Amtrak
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Rail Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of American Railroads
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20American%20Railroads
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAR 1, record 2, English, AAR
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1934, [the Association of American Railroads] is the world's leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U. S. freight rail industry. AAR full members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. 2, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20American%20Railroads
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Transport par rail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association of American Railroads
1, record 2, French, Association%20of%20American%20Railroads
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAR 1, record 2, French, AAR
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Baggage Handling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bicycle box
1, record 3, English, bicycle%20box
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bike box 2, record 3, English, bike%20box
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each individual carrier-airline, bus and railroad company-has specific rules regarding the transport of bicycles. All carriers allow bicycles to be boxed and shipped as baggage.... Amtrak, VIA Rail and the airlines will sell you a box at their terminals. Phone the train and airline company at least 3 days in advance of your departure to make certain there are bike boxes at that station/terminal. 2, record 3, English, - bicycle%20box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bagages
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîte à bicyclette
1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20bicyclette
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- boîte à vélo 2, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20v%C3%A9lo
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- high-speed track
1, record 4, English, high%2Dspeed%20track
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- high-speed line 2, record 4, English, high%2Dspeed%20line
correct
- high speed line 1, record 4, English, high%20speed%20line
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An unmodified production trainset has been tested at 250 km/h on high-speed track of German Federal Railways, while a slightly-modified trainset leased to Amtrak for demonstration purposes reached 248 km/h on the North-East Corridor between New York and Washington. 1, record 4, English, - high%2Dspeed%20track
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voie à grande vitesse
1, record 4, French, voie%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ligne à grande vitesse 2, record 4, French, ligne%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une rame de série non modifiée a été testée à 250 km/h sur une ligne à grande vitesse des Chemins de fer fédéraux allemands, alors qu'une rame légèrement modifiée louée à bail à la société Amtrak à des fins de démonstration a atteint la vitesse de 248 km/h dans le couloir du nord-est des États- Unis entre New York et Washington. 2, record 4, French, - voie%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
1, record 5, English, Fairmont%20The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- The Queen Elizabeth 2, record 5, English, The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the center of Montréal' s vibrant cultural and commercial district sits the city's grandest and most gracious hotel-Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located above the train station(Via Rail & AMTRAK) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city's distinct elegance and charm. Host to over 40 festivals annually, the city offers entertainment for the whole family in summer or winter! 1, record 5, English, - Fairmont%20The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth
1, record 5, French, Fairmont%20Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Le Reine Elizabeth 2, record 5, French, Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au centre du vibrant secteur culturel et commercial de Montréal se trouve l'hôtel de luxe le plus grandiose et le plus gracieux de la ville - Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth. Situé juste au-dessus de la gare (Via Rail et AMTRAK) et communiquant à la ville souterraine vaste de milliers de boutiques, restaurants et cafés et à quelques pas d'attractions sportives et culturelles, l'hôtel reflète l'élégance distincte et le charme de Montréal. Hôte de plus de 40 festivals annuels, la ville offre plaisir et divertissement pour toute la famille, autant en été qu'en hiver ! 1, record 5, French, - Fairmont%20Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- passenger rail transportation
1, record 6, English, passenger%20rail%20transportation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of this paper is to encourage you to write(or call) your political representatives and express support for Amtrak and for a re-invigorated national passenger rail transportation system in the United States. The advantages of passenger rail transportation are too great for our society as a whole, and for each individual, for us to not advocate for the support that is needed. 2, record 6, English, - passenger%20rail%20transportation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- transport des voyageurs par chemin de fer
1, record 6, French, transport%20des%20voyageurs%20par%20chemin%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- transport-passagers sur rail 2, record 6, French, transport%2Dpassagers%20sur%20rail
correct, masculine noun
- transport des passagers par chemin de fer 3, record 6, French, transport%20des%20passagers%20par%20chemin%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- land cruise
1, record 7, English, land%20cruise
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pleasure trip made on a special train. 1, record 7, English, - land%20cruise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amtrak should give up on being a transportation system and run "land cruises" for vacationers in the summer months. 2, record 7, English, - land%20cruise
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- croisière en train
1, record 7, French, croisi%C3%A8re%20en%20train
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- croisière ferroviaire 1, record 7, French, croisi%C3%A8re%20ferroviaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«en train» par opposition à «en bateau» ou «en avion». 1, record 7, French, - croisi%C3%A8re%20en%20train
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
croisière : voyage d'agrément généralement effectué sur un navire de plaisance. 2, record 7, French, - croisi%C3%A8re%20en%20train
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tilting train
1, record 8, English, tilting%20train
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tilt train 1, record 8, English, tilt%20train
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A train that runs up to a third faster on old track by using suspension systems that lean into bends. Gyroscopes and accelerometers are used to give advance warning of curves. 1, record 8, English, - tilting%20train
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first tilt train was the British Advanced Passenger Train that was withdrawn in 1981 after only three days of scheduled service. Since that unhappy debut however, tilt technology has developed to a point where tilt trains are now being operated throughout Europe : the Pendolino tilting train(Fiat Ferroviaria), Virgin tilting trains in Britain, the Adtranz X2000(Sweden), and the Amtrak tilting trains(United States). 1, record 8, English, - tilting%20train
Record 8, Key term(s)
- tilt technology
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- train à suspension pour virages
1, record 8, French, train%20%C3%A0%20suspension%20pour%20virages
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vacuum track 1, record 9, English, vacuum%20track
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Vaktrack 1, record 9, English, Vaktrack
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast with Amtrak and vacuum truck. 2, record 9, English, - vacuum%20track
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Vaktrak
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Vaktrak
1, record 9, French, Vaktrak
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- train aspirateur 1, record 9, French, train%20aspirateur
correct, masculine noun
- aspirateur sur rails 2, record 9, French, aspirateur%20sur%20rails
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suite de gros wagons plombés qui sillonne le métro soufflant et aspirant comme 2000 à 3000 aspirateurs ménagers, papiers, boîtes et poussières qui polluent les voies. 2, record 9, French, - Vaktrak
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Vaktrak - un nom que ses créateurs espèrent porter au rang de marque générique - équipera aussi dans moins de deux mois le métro new-yorkais. 2, record 9, French, - Vaktrak
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Vaktrak
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-06-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- AMTRAK Commuter Services Corp.
1, record 10, English, AMTRAK%20Commuter%20Services%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ACSC 2, record 10, English, ACSC
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- AMTRAK Commuter Services Corp.
1, record 10, French, AMTRAK%20Commuter%20Services%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ACSC 2, record 10, French, ACSC
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-08-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Rail Travel Promotion Agency 1, record 11, English, Rail%20Travel%20Promotion%20Agency
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-organisme américain, membre de l'AMTRAK; avril 1972. 1, record 11, English, - Rail%20Travel%20Promotion%20Agency
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Rail Travel Promotion Agency 1, record 11, French, Rail%20Travel%20Promotion%20Agency
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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