All Around Amtrak

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Amtrak's Chicago to New Orleans train "The City of New Orleans" was named after a song made popular by which of the following folk musicians? Boxcar Willie Bob Dylan Johnny Cash Arlo Guthrie

2. True or False: Amtrak services every state in the "lower 48". True False

3. How many trains service Texas? 3 2 1 4

4. What is Amtrak's official name? American Railways America's Track National Intercity Passenger Rail Service National Railroad Passenger Corporation

5. In what year was Amtrak founded? 1981 1971 1961 1991

6. Who owns the bulk of the railroads Amtrak travels upon? Freight corporations like CSX and Union Pacific The local state governments Amtrak The federal government

7. Yes or No: Amtrak offers a train which carries passengers AND their automobiles. Yes No

8. What keeps Amtrak from achieving national high speed electrified service as seen in Western European countries? The size of our country Lack of freight company cooperation Lack of government support Lack of desire from the general public

9. What is the name of Amtrak's only trans-continental train? "The Coast Starlight" "The Silver Meteor" "The Sunset Limited" "The California Zephyr"

10. Amtrak's national headquarters are located in what city? New York City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jacksonville, Florida Washington, D.C.