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Metroliner (Amtrak)

Metroliner
Southbound Amtrak Metroliner with cab car 880 at Bowie, December 1980.jpg
A southbound Metroliner at Bowie, Maryland in 1980
Overview
Service type High speed Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Northeast Corridor
First service January 16, 1969
Last service October 27, 2006
Successor Acela Express
Former operator(s) Penn Central (1969-1971)
Amtrak (1971-2006)
Route
Start New York City
End Washington, DC
Distance travelled 225 miles (362 km)
Average journey time 2.5 to 4 hours
Service frequency Up to 15 daily round trips
On-board services
Class(es) Business and First
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed Up to 125 mph (201 km/h)
Track owner(s) PC, Amtrak

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