What does the cryptic crossword clue "US transport system: inclination to reduce amount up front (6)" mean?

The definition is "US transport system:". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AMT (synonym="abbreviation for amount") + RAK (synonym="RAK") = AMTRAK; definition: "US transport system:" The answer is AMTRAK.

US transport system: inclination to reduce amount up front (6)

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