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All Around Amtrak Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by jaike. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaike

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,787

Updated
Jun 30 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
793

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 68 (6/10), 4wally (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Amtrak's Chicago to New Orleans train "The City of New Orleans" was featured in a song made popular by which of the following folk musicians? Hint

Boxcar Willie

Bob Dylan

Johnny Cash

Arlo Guthrie

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Question 2 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many trains service Texas? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Amtrak's official name? Hint

America's Track

American Railways

National Railroad Passenger Corporation

National Intercity Passenger Rail Service

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was Amtrak founded? Hint

1991

1981

1971

1961

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who owns the bulk of the track Amtrak travels upon? Hint

Amtrak

Freight corporations like CSX and Union Pacific

The local state governments

The federal government

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Question 7 of 10

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

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What keeps Amtrak from achieving national high speed electrified service as seen in Western European countries? Hint

Lack of government support

The size of our country

Lack of freight company cooperation

Lack of desire from the general public

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Amtrak's long-distance train between New Orleans and Los Angeles? Hint

The Coast Starlight

The Silver Meteor

The Sunset Limited

The California Zephyr

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Question 10 of 10

10. Amtrak's national headquarters are located in what city? Hint

New York City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jacksonville, Florida

Washington, D.C.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Amtrak's Chicago to New Orleans train "The City of New Orleans" was featured in a song made popular by which of the following folk musicians?

Answer: Arlo Guthrie

The song was also covered by Willie Nelson. It tells the story of hobos riding the train from Chicago to New Orleans.

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

Answer: False

Amtrak and partner companies do not service South Dakota.

3. How many trains service Texas?

Answer: 3

The "Heartland Flier", "Texas Eagle", and the "Sunset Limited" offer daily and semi-daily service to the Lone Star state.

4. What is Amtrak's official name?

Answer: National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Quite a mouthful...thank goodness for nicknames!

5. In what year was Amtrak founded?

Answer: 1971

Amtrak was formed to salvage traditional train travel services which were becoming non-profitable for independent railroads.

6. Who owns the bulk of the track Amtrak travels upon?

Answer: Freight corporations like CSX and Union Pacific

Amtrak owns what is collectively termed "The Northeast Corridor". As for the rest of the rails, Amtrak must pay to use them. This is what leads to lost time and delays.

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

Answer: Yes

The "Auto Train" offers daily roundtrip service from Virginia to Florida. It is also the only long distance east coast train to offer Superliner service (two level cars).

8. What keeps Amtrak from achieving national high speed electrified service as seen in Western European countries?

Answer: The size of our country

America's size compared to France or Spain is gigantic! To build/electrify high speed lines servicing America from sea to shining sea would cost billions. The only high speed electric service offered is in "The Northeast Corridor" (Boston-Washington, DC).

9. What is the name of Amtrak's long-distance train between New Orleans and Los Angeles?

Answer: The Sunset Limited

This train, which runs for a total of 1,995 miles, tends to arrive around 6-8 hours late and Amtrak loses several hundred dollars per passenger. You won't hurt my railroad feelings if you choose to fly from coast to coast!

10. Amtrak's national headquarters are located in what city?

Answer: Washington, D.C.

No surprise, huh?

Source: Author jaike

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