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What trains does Amtrak use?
Amtrak operates a fleet of passenger train rolling stock consisting of predominantly custom-built equipment. The active fleet includes some 240 diesel locomotives, 66 electric locomotives, 1,408 passenger cars and 20 Acela Express high-speed trainsets.
Who owns NJ TRANSIT?
New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, and often shortened to NJT, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania….NJ Transit.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.njtransit.com |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | July 17, 1979 |
Who owns NJ Transit?
Which NJ Transit lines are electric?
Electric trains on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Morris and Essex, and Montclair-Boonton lines, provide direct service to New York City’s Pennsylvania Station, where connections can be made to Amtrak, the Long Island Rail Road, and New York City Transit subway and bus lines.
Who controls NJ Transit?
NJ Transit
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Operator(s) | Commuter rail: See rail article Light Rail: See light rail article Bus: See bus article |
| Number of vehicles | 1,081 (commuter rail) 71 (light rail) 3,707 (bus) (2018 figures, all modes) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 1,000.8 mi (1,610.6 km) (rail) 116.2 mi (187.0 km) (light rail) (2018 figures) |
Where do NJ Transit trains go?
NJ TRANSIT provides direct rail service to Penn Station New York on five rail lines and offers simple connections in Newark when traveling from the west or connect at Secaucus Junction from trains northern rail lines.
What is a bedroom on Amtrak?
For customers seeking plenty of comfort and room, Bedrooms feature: 2x the space of a Roomette. A sofa and armchair by day. Upper and lower berths by night. Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens.
What is a quiet car on Amtrak?
The Amtrak Quiet Car is, for the uninitiated, the single car reserved on most Northeast Corridor trains (and a few other routes) where peace and quiet reign. No cell phone use is allowed, no audible noise is supposed to emerge from devices and there is no talking in anything above a whisper.
How many ALP-44s does NJ Transit have?
New Jersey Transit acquired 32 ALP-44s for use on its electric lines. The first fifteen, numbered 4400–4414 and designated ALP-44O (Original), were delivered in 1990 (prototypes 4400 and 4001 in late 1989). Five additional units, numbered 4415–4419 and designated ALP-44E (Extended), were delivered in 1995.
How many ALP-45DPs does NJT have?
New Jersey Transit (NJT) purchased 26 ALP-45DPs in 2008, with an option to purchase up to 63 additional units. The first locomotive from the order was displayed at Innotrans in 2010 and was officially unveiled at Newark Penn Station on May 11, 2011. NJT purchased 9 additional units in July 2010.
What is the difference between the ALP 44 and ALP 44m?
The ALP-44 is powered by overhead lines through one of the locomotive’s two pantographs and can produce up to 7000 hp (5.2 MW) with a top speeds of up to 125 mph (201 km/h). In commercial use however, both New Jersey Transit and SEPTA ALP-44s are cleared for speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/h). The ALP-44M is a variant of the original ALP-44 design.
What happened to the ALP-46A?
All units were retired with the delivery of the remaining ALP-46A locomotives, except Nos. 4405, 4407 and 4409, which were assigned to the Atlantic City Express Service (ACES); however, these remaining units were also placed into retirement with the cancellation of ACES service in early 2012.