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Inter-American (train)

Inter-American
Switching the Inter-American (9194240886).jpg
The Laredo and Houston sections assembling in Temple in the early 1980s.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Midwestern United States
First service January 27, 1973
Last service October 1, 1981
Successor Texas Eagle
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
Stops 27
End Laredo, Texas
Houston, Texas
Distance travelled
  • 1,452 mi (2,337 km) (Chicago-Laredo)
  • 1,333 mi (2,145 km) (Chicago-Houston)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s)
  • 21-22 (Chicago-Laredo)
  • 23-23 (Temple-Houston)
On-board services
Sleeping arrangements Roomettes and bedrooms
Catering facilities Cafe-lounge
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) ICG, MP, MKT, ATSF