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Sunset Limited (Amtrak)

Sunset Limited
Amtrak Sunset East.jpg
The Sunset Limited eastbound in 2004.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Operating
Locale Southern United States
First service 1894
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Former operator(s) Southern Pacific
Ridership 98,079 (FY2016)
Route
Start Los Angeles, California
Stops 20
End New Orleans, Louisiana
Distance travelled 1,995 mi (3,211 km)
Average journey time 45 hours
Service frequency 5 Day
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from LAX (Los Angeles)
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from NOL (New Orleans)
Train number(s) 1 (westbound)
2 (eastbound)
On-board services
Class(es) Coach and First
Disabled access Yes
Seating arrangements Reserved Coach Seat
Superliner Lower Level Coach Seats
Sleeping arrangements Superliner Roomette
Family Bedroom
Superliner Bedroom
Superliner Bedroom Suite
Superliner Accessible Bedroom
Catering facilities Dining car
Observation facilities Sightseer Lounge
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available at selected stations
Technical
Superliners
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed 44 mph (71 km/h) Average (including stops)
Track owner(s) UP, BNSF, and currently suspended trackage New Orleans–Orlando, owned by CSX