National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC 20002 (Map) Phone: 202-906-3000
Fax: 202-906-3306
http://www.amtrak.com
Overview
America's ambivalence toward intercity rail travel is reflected in Amtrak. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, carries about 29 million passengers a year. It provides intercity offerings as well as commuter rail services in several major markets. The carrier's system includes about 21,000 route miles of track, most of which is owned by freight railroads. Amtrak's serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. Ridership and sales are on the rise, but Amtrak, a for-profit company, has never been profitable. Controlled by the US Department of Transportation, Amtrak depends on subsidies from the federal government to operate.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for National Railroad Passenger Corporation
| Company Type | Government-owned |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £1,349.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 13.9% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£623.3) |
| 2008 Employees | 18,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (5.3%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for National Railroad Passenger Corporation
| COO | William L. (Bill) Crosbie (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CIO | Ed Trainor Connect to this executive |
| VP Marketing and Product Management | Emmett H. Fremaux Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of National Railroad Passenger Corporation
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