The Acela Express is the fastest train in North America, with a normal speed of 150 m.p.h. on a 35-mile portion of its route between Boston and New Haven. Otherwise, its top speed is generally 135 mph between Boston and Washington D.C.
Short Features
Read the fascinating stories, facts, tidbits and general stuff we like to talk about here at Amtrak.
Amtrak - A History of America's Railroad |
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Top 25 Busiest Amtrak Stations in 2011 |
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Trains on Film |
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Whats in a Name? |
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Train Tunes to Get in the Rail-Riding Spirit |
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Free Podcasts for Select Train Routes |
Sunset Limited Train |
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Historical Amtrak Timetables Museum |
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The Top Amtrak Walking Tour Cities |
Adirondack |
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Experience the Most Scenic Train Rides on These Amtrak Tours |
Adirondack |
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Trip Planning Goes Interactive |
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New York Railroadiana |
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