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Amtrak Long Distance Trains Trivia Quiz

I have traveled over 25,000 miles on Amtrak. These are some questions and facts about the long distance trains.

A multiple-choice quiz by denmarks. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
denmarks

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,259

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is true about Amtrak's long distance trains? Hint

They are designed to give the best experience for overnight travel.

They are all 2 levels

Showers are available for all passengers.

All of these.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most long distance trains west of Chicago and New Orleans travel two nights. Which of the following trains does not have a terminal in Chicago? Hint

The Empire Builder.

The California Zephyr.

The Southwest Chief.

They all have terminals in Chicago.

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you wanted to travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Nevada which train would you take? Hint

The Sunset Limited.

You can't get there by train.

The Southwest Chief.

Either of the two trains.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where are the showers for coach passengers in a superliner? Hint

On the lower level of the coach car.

Next to the upstairs bathroom.

On the lower level of the observation car.

There is no shower for coach.

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you occupy a bedroom in a superliner sleeper there is a shower in the bathroom within your room.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you occupy a roomette in a regular superliner sleeper there is usually a shower downstairs.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sleeper passengers can use the first class lounge in stations that have them.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following amenities are available to sleeper passengers on some trains? Hint

Wine and cheese tasting.

All of these.

Free newspaper.

Free meals.

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Question 9 of 10

9. You can take your car on the train between what cities? Hint

Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida.

New Orleans, Louisiana and New York, New York.

Newark, New Jersey and Greensboro, North Carolina.

Any superliner.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Amtrak has a state of the art reservation system. when you phone 1-800-USA-RAIL who do you speak to? Hint

Julie.

Cindy.

Amy.

Roger.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is true about Amtrak's long distance trains?

Answer: They are designed to give the best experience for overnight travel.

Long Distance Trains are designed to give passengers a comfortable and pleasant travel experience both by day and overnight.

2. Most long distance trains west of Chicago and New Orleans travel two nights. Which of the following trains does not have a terminal in Chicago?

Answer: They all have terminals in Chicago.

The Empire Builder runs from Seattle and Portland to Chicago. The California Zephyr runs from near San Francisco to Chicago. The Southwest Chief runs from Los Angeles to Chicago.

3. If you wanted to travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Nevada which train would you take?

Answer: You can't get there by train.

You can't go by train but you can connect from a train to a bus at many points.

4. Where are the showers for coach passengers in a superliner?

Answer: There is no shower for coach.

Showers are only available for sleeper passengers.

5. If you occupy a bedroom in a superliner sleeper there is a shower in the bathroom within your room.

Answer: True

The water will get all over everything in the bathroom when used.

6. If you occupy a roomette in a regular superliner sleeper there is usually a shower downstairs.

Answer: True

There is sometimes a shower upstairs in a Transitional Sleeper. This is a car placed between one and two level cars. There are soap and towels in the shower. It is a challenge to shower on a moving train.

7. Sleeper passengers can use the first class lounge in stations that have them.

Answer: True

Sleeper passengers are treated as first class and can the the Metropolitan Lounges and ClubAcela. There are free soft drinks, coffee, and snacks.

8. Which of the following amenities are available to sleeper passengers on some trains?

Answer: All of these.

There is a wine and cheese tasting on the second day on some routes. A free morning newspaper is given when available. All meals are included. The only cost is for alcoholic beverages and tips.

9. You can take your car on the train between what cities?

Answer: Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida.

Travel on the auto is overnight and meals are included. Sleepers are available for an additional charge.

10. Amtrak has a state of the art reservation system. when you phone 1-800-USA-RAIL who do you speak to?

Answer: Julie.

Amtrak uses voice recognition for its phone system. The voice of Julie is an actual person named Julie. She appeared on the Jeopardy TV show in early 2006 but lost the first day.

Source: Author denmarks

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