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The modern train is the second iteration of a train named California Zephyr; the original train was privately operated and ran on a different route through Nevada and California. During fiscal year 2023, the California Zephyr carried 328,458 passengers, an increase of 13.1% over FY2022, [ 5 ] but down from its pre- COVID-19 pandemic ridership ...
With the change of route, Amtrak renamed the train as the California Zephyr. [12] [13] The modern California Zephyr uses mostly the same route as the original east of Winnemucca, Nevada. The train uses the route of the former City of San Francisco, along the Overland Route (First transcontinental railroad), between Elko, Nevada, and Sacramento.
All long-distance Amtrak trains have checked baggage service, save for the Auto Train, which instead allows passengers to transport items in their vehicles. On every other route, passengers are allowed two personal items, two carry-on bags, and two free checked bags. Two additional bags, oversized bags, and bicycles may be checked for a fee.
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I took Amtrak trains from California to Washington, DC, which took 77 hours over four days.. I recommend bringing a book, a pillow, and a jacket on the train, but there's hot water on board. If ...
For Californians, crossing the fabled Donner Pass and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those essential rites of passage. But forget doing it in a car.
Amtrak California (reporting mark CDTX) is a brand name used by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Rail for three state-supported Amtrak regional rail routes in California – the Capitol Corridor, the Pacific Surfliner, and the San Joaquins [1] – and their associated connecting network of Amtrak Thruway transportation services.
[5] Martinez^ Martinez: MTZ California Zephyr Capitol Corridor Coast Starlight San Joaquin: 242,645 City of Martinez Amtrak Thruway: 7 Merced^ Merced: MCD San Joaquin: 120,583 State of California Amtrak Thruway: 15A Planned to be replaced by a new Merced station about 7 blocks south. Modesto: Modesto: MOD San Joaquin: 89,101 City of Modesto ...