Company Profile
Company Overview
Amtrak, the country's only rail passenger service, employs approximately 20,000 people. Our nationwide network of 22,000 miles of rourtes serves 500 communities in 46 of the United States. In FY04, Amtrak routes served over 25 million passengers.
Company History
Officially known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak was created on May 1, 1971.
Amtrak is the blending of the words "American" and "track."
Benefits
Other benefits include rail travel privileges, education assistance, matching 401(k), paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.