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Regional (Amtrak)

Northeast Regional
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An ACS-64 locomotive leads a Northeast Regional through Maryland in 2014
Overview
Service type Higher-speed rail
Status Operating
Locale Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 8,044,216 (FY13)
Route
Start Boston, Springfield, Massachusetts, or New York City
Stops 35 between Boston and Newport News, 7 on Springfield branch
End Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News, Lynchburg, Virginia, or Washington D.C.
Distance travelled 664 mi (1,069 km)
Average journey time 12 hours 30 minutes
Service frequency 18 trains per day
On-board services
Seating arrangements Airline-style coach seating
Catering facilities On-board café
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available at selected stations
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed max: 125 mph (201 km/h)