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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, fiche 1, Anglais, - Amtrak

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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, fiche 1, Anglais, - Amtrak

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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, fiche 1, Français, - Amtrak

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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, fiche 2, Anglais, - Association%20of%20American%20Railroads

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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, fiche 3, Anglais, - bicycle%20box

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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, fiche 4, Anglais, - high%2Dspeed%20track

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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, fiche 4, Français, - voie%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse

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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, fiche 5, Anglais, - Fairmont%20The%20Queen%20Elizabeth

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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, fiche 5, Français, - Fairmont%20Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth

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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, fiche 6, Anglais, - passenger%20rail%20transportation

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A pleasure trip made on a special train.  1, fiche 7, Anglais, - land%20cruise

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Amtrak should give up on being a transportation system and run "land cruises" for vacationers in the summer months.  2, fiche 7, Anglais, - land%20cruise

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«en train» par opposition à «en bateau» ou «en avion».  1, fiche 7, Français, - croisi%C3%A8re%20en%20train

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croisière : voyage d'agrément généralement effectué sur un navire de plaisance.  2, fiche 7, Français, - croisi%C3%A8re%20en%20train

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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, fiche 8, Anglais, - tilting%20train

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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, fiche 8, Anglais, - tilting%20train

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Contrast with Amtrak and vacuum truck.  2, fiche 9, Anglais, - vacuum%20track

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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, fiche 9, Français, - Vaktrak

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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, fiche 9, Français, - Vaktrak

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-organisme américain, membre de l'AMTRAK; avril 1972.  1, fiche 11, Anglais, - Rail%20Travel%20Promotion%20Agency

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