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National Limited (Amtrak train)

National Limited
Effingham Amtrak 1979.jpg
The National Limited at Effingham, Illinois in 1979.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Eastern United States
First service May 1, 1971
Last service October 1, 1979
Current operator(s) N/A
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start New York City, New York
End Kansas City, Missouri
Distance travelled 1,322 miles (2,128 km)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 30/31
On-board services
Class(es)
  • First class (sleepers)
  • Reserved coach
Sleeping arrangements
  • Bedrooms
  • Roomettes
Catering facilities
Observation facilities Dome car
Technical
Heritage fleet
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)