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Capitol Limited (Amtrak)

Capitol Limited
Amtrak 30 on the Magnolia Cutoff.jpg
The Capitol Limited emerges from the Graham Tunnel
and crosses the Potomac River in Magnolia, West Virginia.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Operating
Locale Eastern United States
First service October 1, 1981
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 621 daily
226,597 total (FY11)
Route
Start Washington, D.C.
Stops 14
End Chicago, Illinois
Distance travelled 780 mi (1,260 km)
Average journey time 18 hours
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 29 (Washington, D.C.–Chicago),
30 (Chicago–Washington, D.C.)
On-board services
Class(es) Coach and First
Seating arrangements Airline-style coach seating
Sleeping arrangements Superliner Roomette (2 beds)
Family Bedroom (4 beds)
Superliner Bedroom (2 beds)
Superliner Bedroom Suite (4 beds)
Superliner Accessible Bedroom (2 beds)
Catering facilities Dining car with full china service
Observation facilities Sightseer Lounge Car
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available
at selected stations
Technical
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Track owner(s) CSX and NS