Train Companies

Passenger Train Companies

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Amtrak

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak, operates passenger rail services across the United States. It provides intercity and long-distance train services connecting major cities and regions.
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Commuter Rail Agencies

Various regional and local transit authorities operate commuter rail services in specific metropolitan areas. Examples include Metra (Chicago), Long Island Rail Road (New York), Metro-North Railroad (New York), and Caltrain (San Francisco Bay Area).
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Light Rail and Streetcar Systems

Many cities have light rail and streetcar systems that provide urban transit services. Examples include Muni Metro (San Francisco), MAX Light Rail (Portland), and the Green Line (Boston).
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Freight Train Companies

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BNSF Railway

Covers 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Transports intermodal freight, coal, petroleum and oil products, grain, chemicals, metals and minerals, automotive products, consumer goods, and more.
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Union Pacific Railroad

Operates primarily in the western and central parts of the United States. Transports intermodal freight, coal, petroleum and oil products, grain, chemicals, metals and minerals, automotive products, consumer goods, and more.
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CSX Transportation

Operates an extensive rail network primarily in the eastern United States. Transports intermodal freight, coal, petroleum and oil products, grain, chemicals, metals and minerals, automotive products, consumer goods, and more.
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Norfolk Southern Railway

Serves the eastern United States with an extensive rail network. Transports intermodal freight, coal, petroleum and oil products, grain, chemicals, metals and minerals, automotive products, consumer goods, and more.
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Kansas City Southern Railway

Serves the central and southern regions of the United States, extending into Mexico. Transports intermodal freight, petroleum and oil products, automotive products, chemicals, metals and minerals, grain, consumer goods, and more.
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