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AMTRAK [2 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 1995-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- AMTRAK Commuter Services Corp.
1, record 2, English, AMTRAK%20Commuter%20Services%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACSC 2, record 2, English, ACSC
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- AMTRAK Commuter Services Corp.
1, record 2, French, AMTRAK%20Commuter%20Services%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACSC 2, record 2, French, ACSC
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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