0
Yes it is a government corporation just like the post office. It was organized on May 1, 1971 after the Rail Passenger Service Act was passed by congress and signed into law by President Nixon in 1970. This act created the National Railroad Passenger Corporation which is a public/private entity supported by taxpayer money which operates Amtrak.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
SteveKnowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
EzraFaith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
MaxineI respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
Add your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: Is Amtrak owned by the government?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Continue Learning about American Government
Is societe generale government owned?
societe generale bank is not government owned
What is a form of government in which farms and factories owned by the government?
Communism.
What is an example of a government corporation?
Am example of a government corporation is: amtrak Post Office Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
What is an example of a government owned corporation?
postal service
What percentage of AIG is owned by the government?
The US Government now owns 80% of AIG.
Trending Questions
What are pegan people?
Europe's Iberian Peninsula is made up of Spain and which neighboring country?
When was George Footit born?
Who made the first one dollar bill?
What was the emancipation procimation?
Why did the American Civil War change the constitution?
What is global food shortage?
What did sir Walter explore?
Why was there such strong popular support for McCarthy's anti Communist crusade in the early 1950s?
To create the needed new government the founders compromised on this issue?
All but presidents took the presidential oath in Washington DC?
Why does akhil reed amar consider the writing of the constitution the hinge of history?
What was the cornerstone of president Johnson's great society?
What wars did William Howe defeat George Washington?
What are the dates each of the armed forces were created?
Why was James Bowie selliing fake Spanish land Grants?
What was the date of the last state addmitted to the Union?
How long was Jefferson president?
What legacies of colonial policing remained intact after the American Revolution?
What is the most distinctive feature of the U.S. government?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.