NEW YORK CENTRAL 3 GUESTS who arrive at New York Penn Station may relax and enjoy Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge Service prior to NYC3 Escorted Boarding during pre-departure day.
The Cardinal route travel time is 26½ hours, over 1,146 miles, operated by Amtrak thrice weekly, carried over 110,000 passengers (3.6% increase), total revenue of $7,097,809 (11.3% increase) in 2011, connecting New York Penn Station with Chicago Union Station via:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Wilmington, Delaware,
Washington, D.C.,
Charlottesville, Virginia,
Cincinnati, Ohio,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Cardinal operates over trackage:
Amtrak Northeast Corridor: New York to Washington
CSX Transportation: RF&P Subdivision, Washington to Alexandria
NS/Norfolk Southern Railway: Washington District, Alexandria to Orange
BB/Buckingham Branch Railroad: Orange Subdivision and North Mountain Subdivision, Orange to Clifton Forge
CSX Transportation: Alleghany Subdivision, New River Subdivision, Kanawha Subdivision, Russell Subdivision, Northern Subdivision, Cincinnati Subdivision, Cincinnati Terminal Subdivision, Indianapolis Subdivision, Indianapolis Terminal Subdivision, Crawfordsville Branch Subdivision, and Monon Subdivision, Clifton Forge to Munster
CN/Canadian National Railway: Elsdon Subdivision, Munster to Thornton
UP/Union Pacific Railroad: Villa Grove Subdivision, Thornton to 81st Street
The California Zephyr is operated by Amtrak, at 2,438 miles between Chicago, Illinois and Emeryville, California, is the most scenic route, with views:
Stretching across the City of San Francisco Shoreline from Piers 27/29 out to near the Golden Gate Bridge, the course will bring the action closer to shore than ever before in the 160-year history of the Cup.
Tucked between Alcatraz and the City of San Francisco Shoreline, the 34 American Cup Raceth Course offers up-close spectular viewing from the city's shoreline beaches, with the Marina Green, Crissy Field and Golden Gate Bridge among the prime locations.
34th AMERICAN CUP RACE GRANDSTANDS MAP
OFFICIAL 34th AMERICAN CUP RACE COURSE MAP
NYC-3 ACCOMMODATIONS
The NYC-3 has railcar accommodations for today's comfort in lavish interior decor.
Guests will experience 5-star concierge service from two experienced crew members who ensures proper operation of the car's systems, with well attentive personal service.
Built for Harold Sterling Vanderbilt more than 85 years ago, with service equal to its pedigree, there is no finer way to see this grand continent or to explore the diverse cities.