Wolverine (train)
Wolverine
Amtrak No. 351 westbound from Pontiac to Chicago passes Hammond-Whiting station
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Overview |
Service type |
Higher-speed inter-city rail
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First service |
May 1, 1971 |
Current operator(s) |
Amtrak |
Former operator(s) |
Penn Central |
Ridership |
509,100 (FY13) |
Route |
Start |
Chicago, Illinois
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Stops |
17 |
End |
Pontiac, Michigan
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Distance travelled |
304 miles (489 km) |
Average journey time |
6 hours 20 minutes |
Service frequency |
Thrice daily |
Train number(s) |
350–355 |
Technical |
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P42DC locomotives, Amfleet cars, Horizon cars. |
Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Operating speed |
Up to 110 miles per hour (180 km/h) |
Track owner(s) |
NS, CN, Amtrak, CR
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