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Chesapeake (Amtrak)

Chesapeake
Amtrak Chesapeake demonstration run at Perryville, April 1978.jpg
Demonstration run of the Chesapeake on April 30, 1978, the day before regular service began
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Mid-Atlantic states
First service May 1, 1978
Last service October 29, 1983
Successor SEPTA
MARC Train
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Washington, DC
End Philadelphia
Distance travelled 134 miles (216 km)
Average journey time 2 hour 18 minutes
Service frequency Monday through Friday
Train number(s) 420, 421
On-board services
Class(es) Unreserved coach
Technical
Arrow
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Electrification 11.5 kV 25 Hz AC Overhead catenary
Track owner(s) Amtrak
Route map
Route map