Amtrak
Term · Transportation · MLC-T-TRA-000036
Operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation of Washington, D.C., this rail system was created by the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-518, 84 Stat. 1327) and given the responsibility for the operation of intercity, as distinct from suburban, passenger trains between points designated by the Secretary of Transportation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-TRA-000036 |
|---|---|
| Field | Transportation |
| References | National Transportation Statistics, Appendix B: Glossary |
Record as JSON
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