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Pioneer (Amtrak)

Pioneer
Last Amtrak Pioneer at Green River (1), May 1997.jpg
The final Pioneer at Green River, Wyoming in May 1997
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Western United States
First service June 7, 1977 (1977-06-07)
Last service May 10, 1997 (1997-05-10)
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
End Seattle, Washington
Distance travelled 2,662 miles (4,284 km)
Service frequency Three days per week
Train number(s) 25/26
On-board services
Class(es)
  • First class (sleepers)
  • Reserved coach
Sleeping arrangements
  • Bedrooms
  • Roomettes
Catering facilities
Observation facilities Sightseer lounge
Technical
Superliners
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)