Travel by Rail Standard 3 Objective 2.

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Travel by Rail Standard 3 Objective 2

Train HISTORY Fred Harvey contributed to the railroads by setting up at each stop Harvey Houses to provide fresh food, and clean linens to passengers on the trains Railway standard time was put into effect by William F. Allen. Railroads invented our modern ideas of time.

Pullman Car Individual sleeping compartments partitioned by heavy green curtains 2 seats facing each other for sitting Seats fold down into a bed President Abraham Lincoln made his final ride in a Pullman Car

Train Info The invention of the Gasoline Engine contributed to the demise of train travel Amtrak was formed by the federal government in 1970 to take over passenger services from the railroads Amtrak’s Official Name – The National Railroad Passenger Corporation The two types of passenger service is: Commuter Trains Intercity Trains

Benefits of Riding a Train Scenery Alternative for those afraid to fly Convenient center-city stations Space for self & possessions Freedom of movement Fewer weather delays Lower costs for unreserved day coach verses air travel

Train Traffic IN THE US Less than 1% of long distance passenger traffic ride the rails Northeast Corridor - Boston, New York City, and Washington D.C. Acela Express – Boston to Washington D.C. – 6 ½ hours Metroliner – Washington D.C. to New York City – 3 hours

International Trains Canada’s Passenger Train – VIA Rail Canada Europe’s Rails InterCity (ICE)  EuroCity Nostalgic Trains – Trains that operate on scenic routes using restored equipment with deluxe amenities and offering top-flight service

International Trains TGV – 186 mph Eurailpass good for 17 countries Japan is known for its bullet trains Maglev trains operate by magnetic levitation