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Carolinian (train)

Carolinian
Carolinian High Point.jpg
Northbound Carolinian pulling in to High Point.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Active
Locale Northeastern United States/Southern United States
First service May 12, 1990
Current operator(s) Amtrak in partnership with the
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Ridership 870 (FY13 daily avg.)
Annual ridership 317,550 (FY13)
Route
Start New York Penn Station
End Charlotte (Amtrak station)
Distance travelled 704 miles (1,133 km)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 79/80
Technical
Amfleet cars
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) Amtrak, CSX, Norfolk Southern/NCRR