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All Around Amtrak

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : U.S. Railroads : All Around Amtrak

Introduction:
"Like train travel? Then you should like this quiz. All aboard and good luck!"


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?
    1
    4
    2
    3


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?
    The federal government
    Amtrak
    Freight corporations like CSX and Union Pacific
    The local state governments


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?
    Lack of desire from the general public
    Lack of government support
    The size of our country
    Lack of freight company cooperation


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


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


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