The Metroliners were extra-fare high-speed trains between Washington, D.C., and New York City which operated from 1969 to 2006. They were briefly first operated by Penn Central …

The Metroliner was a high-speed train service between Washington D.C. and New York City along the electrified Northeast Corridor, operating from 1969 until 2006. It was initially ordered by the …

The Budd Metroliner was a class of American electric multiple unit (EMU) railcar designed for first-class, high-speed service between New York City and Washington, D.C., on the Northeast …

America’s fastest passenger trains were developed through an innovative high-speed rail program that spanned more than forty years. For two generations of rail travelers, “Metroliner” evoked …

Jun 15, 2024 · However, through the strength of key team members, the program pressed ahead. On January 15, 1969, a press run was made with a six-car train from Washington, D.C., to …

Jun 30, 2006 · Pivotal moments in the life of America's first high-speed train: The Metroliner leapt out of the starting gate in January 1969, beat the airline competition, and became a way of life …

Note: Metroliner was discontinued on October 28, 2006. Note: Metroliner did not stop the stations in parentheses ( ). Only Amtrak stations are listed. Commuter Train Stations are not shown.

The Metroliner trains ran as a premium service on the Northeast corridor between New York and Washington. The Metroliners were designed for high speeds up to 120 mph. By 1981 the …

Amtrak took over most of America’s passenger trains in 1971. Among these were the electric multiple-unit cars designed to run premium service on the Northeast corridor between New …

Feb 21, 2022 · In the case of the Metroliner, a particularly problematic issue was the conspicuous lack of available capacity and trained capabilities to develop an innovative high-speed train. …