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Rail Travel: Amtrak

  • Amtrak: Schedules, reservations, promotions, and more from this central website. (6/19/97)
  • Amtrak Intercity: Official website of the Intercity SBU. (10/2/98)
  • Amtrak Intercity Technical Training Center: Official news and information. (4/3/99)
  • Amtrak Traking: Unofficial news, schedules, and more concerning Amtrak. (6/17/97)
  • Friends of Amtrak: An internet advocacy effort supporting continued funding for Amtrak and promoting Amtrak travel. (8-15-04)
  • Train Trips and Travel Tips: Very important tips for disabled, for safety and planning on rail trips. Links to many international rail sites. (10/2/98)
  • TrainWeb Travel: Unofficial information on Amtrak routes, schedules, prices and accommodations is provided along with a personal perspective on rail travel, through travelogues and color photos. (6/28/97)

Regional Sites:

  • Amtrak California: Official schedules, promotions, corridor news, and more for Amtrak's service in the Golden State. (6/17/97)
  • Amtrak Cascades: Amtrak Cascades doesn’t just mean new train equipment, improved amenities and improved service - it’s another step toward fast, frequent Amtrak service on the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor. (12/21/98)
  • Amtrak's Northeast: Serving from Newport News to Montreal and everywhere in between. (12/21/98)
  • Amtrak West: Unofficial information for Amtrak's service between San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA. (6/17/97)
  • Travel Guides for Amtrak's Western Routes: A comprehensive guide to Amtrak's westen routes. Includes narratives, photos and maps. Learn about places and see things most people miss. (2-1-04)
  • Travel By Amtrak In Illinois: IDOT's official Amtrak page, featuring a state map of rail passenger lines in IL. (6/17/97)

Named Train Sites:

  • Amtrak's San Diegan Homepage: Unofficial information about Amtrak's southern CA service. (6/17/97)
  • The Coast Starlight: Official site of Amtrak's service between San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA, featuring photos, sample fares, history, schedules, and much more. (6/17/97)
  • The Texas Eagle: Official website. Schedules, on-board amenities, route guide with local information for each station stop, and more. (10/25/98)
  • The Tourist: The official onboard publication of the Coast Starlight and the San Diegan. (9/23/99)

   This section maintained by martinoakes@charter.net updated: March 10, 2008