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Palmetto (Amtrak)

Palmetto
Silver Palm
Amtrak Palmetto Number 89 in Wilson North Carolina.jpg
A Palmetto pulls into Wilson, North Carolina.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Locale Southern United States
First service June 15, 1976
November 10, 1996
Last service February 1, 1995
present
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 539 daily
196,743 total (FY11)
Route
Start New York
End Savannah, Georgia
Distance travelled 829 miles (1,334 km)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 89/90
On-board services
Class(es)
  • Reserved coach
  • Business class
Catering facilities Lounge car
Baggage facilities Baggage car
Technical
Amfleet coaches
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) Amtrak, CSX