List of Amtrak routes


Amtrak operates the following inter-city and long-distance passenger train routes.

Current routes

Amtrak service is divided into three categories of routes: Northeast Corridor routes, state-supported routes, and long distance routes. These types indicate how the service is funded. Northeast Corridor service is directly subsidized by federal appropriations. Federally-supported long distance services are subsidized by appropriations under a separate line item from the NEC in federal budgets. Additionally, Amtrak partners with 18 states to provide additional short- and medium-distance services desired by those states. They are subsidized by periodic payments to Amtrak from the state partners. Three routes – the Carolinian, Northeast Regional, and Vermonter – are state-subsidized only on the sections of their routes off the Northeast Corridor.
The Gold Runner and Northeast Regional have branches served by different trips, while the Empire Builder and Lake Shore Limited split into two sections to serve branches. On the Capitol Corridor, Cascades, Empire Service, Keystone Service, Northeast Regional, and Pacific Surfliner, some or all trips do not run the full length of the route.
NameTypeRouteNumbersDaily round tripsFY2025 passengersRoute miles
NECBoston – New York – Washington16, 4, 9 456
State-supportedMontreal – New York1381
State-supportedVancouver – Seattle – Portland – Eugene4467
State-supportedSpringfield – New Haven6, 4, 5 63
Long distanceLorton – Sanford1855
State-supportedNew York – Pittsfield 190
State-supportedChicago – Port Huron1319
State-supportedSaint Paul – Chicago1417
Long distanceChicago – Emeryville, California12,438
State-supportedAuburn – Sacramento – Oakland – San Jose9172
Long distanceChicago – New York1,147
NEC; State-supportedNew York – Charlotte1704
Long distanceChicago – New Orleans1926
Long distanceSeattle – Los Angeles11,377
Long distanceNew York City – New Orleans11,377
State-supportedBrunswick – Portland – Boston680–699, 16895145
Long distanceChicago – Spokane – Portland/Seattle12,257
2,206
State-supportedNew York – Albany – Niagara Falls7, 6 460
State-supportedNew York – Burlington1308
Long distanceChicago – Miami1–2,076
State-supportedOakland/Sacramento – Bakersfield6318
280
State-supportedOklahoma City – Fort Worth1206
State-supportedChicago – Milwaukee6, 5 86
State-supportedChicago – Carbondale2310
Illinois Zephyr
and Carl Sandburg		State-supportedChicago – Quincy2258
State-supportedNew York – Philadelphia – Harrisburg13, 7 195
Long distanceNew York/Boston – Albany – Chicago11,018
959
State-supportedChicago – St. Louis4284
State-supportedNew York – Toronto1544
State-supportedNew Orleans – Mobile2145
State-supportedSt. Louis – Kansas City2283
NEC; State-supportedBoston/Springfield – New York – Washington –
Norfolk/Newport News/Roanoke		18, 15 644
679
682
State-supportedSan Luis Obispo – Goleta – Los Angeles – San Diego12350
Long distanceNew York City – Savannah1829
State-supportedNew York – Pittsburgh1444
State-supportedChicago – Grand Rapids1176
State-supportedRaleigh – Charlotte4173
Long distanceNew York – Miami11,389
Long distanceChicago – Los Angeles12,256
Long distanceNew Orleans – Los Angeles1,995
Long distanceChicago – San Antonio
11,306
2,728
Valley FlyerState-supportedGreenfield – Springfield – New Haven2102
NEC; State-supportedSt. Albans – Washington1611
State-supportedDenver – Winter Park Resort 16,20956
State-supportedChicago – Pontiac3304

Full listing

This listing includes current and discontinued routes operated by Amtrak since May 1, 1971. Some intercity trains were also operated after 1971 by the Alaska Railroad, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, Georgia Railroad, Reading Company, and Southern Railway. The Southern Railway and D&RGW routes were taken over by Amtrak in 1979 and 1983 respectively.
NameIndicates Amtrak's name for the train; or in some cases the pre-Amtrak name for trains operating prior to November 14, 1971
RouteThe endpoints and major intermediate stops for the train. Changes to terminal stations within the same city, as well as route changes that did not modify the endpoint cities, are not shown.
Service beganThe date Amtrak began operating the train
Service endedThe date Amtrak ceased operating the train
NotesAdditional information concerning name changes and prior operators
‡Trains conveyed to Amtrak either on May 1, 1971, or afterward
†Trains that are currently operating
†‡Trains conveyed to Amtrak that are currently operating

Northeast Corridor

As inherited from Penn Central, most names for Northeast Corridor trains – except for the Metroliner and Clocker – were used for only one one-way or round-trip train. These names were frequently changed from the 1970s to the 1990s. These named trains were consolidated under the NortheastDirect brand in 1995, though individual names appeared on timetables from 1996 to 1999. The Acela Regional brand was used for all-electric service beginning in 2000. Northeast Corridor service, except for the Acela Express, was rebranded Regional in 2003 and finally Northeast Regional in 2008.
This listing shows only trains operated primarily on the Northeast Corridor and the New Haven–Springfield Line, plus extensions of those trains into Virginia. Trains serving endpoints outside these areas are listed separately.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
†Washington, D.C. – New York CityDecember 11, 2000present
Newport News – Springfield/BostonJanuary 31, 2000March 16, 2003Replaced NortheastDirect gradually from January 31, 2000, to September 30, 2001; replaced by Regional
Afternoon Congressional ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
†New Haven – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995presentRenamed from sections of connecting trains. Usually branded under NortheastDirect until September 30, 2001, timetable.
Springfield – Washington, D.C.October 26, 1975October 28, 1995Replaced by NortheastDirect
New York City – BostonMay 17, 1971November 14, 1971The Bay State traveled via the Inland Route in all iterations
Washington, D.C. – BostonNovember 14, 1971October 29, 1972The Bay State traveled via the Inland Route in all iterations
Philadelphia – BostonOctober 29, 1972April 29, 1973The Bay State traveled via the Inland Route in all iterations
New Haven – BostonApril 29, 1973March 1, 1975The Bay State traveled via the Inland Route in all iterations
Washington, D.C. – BostonOctober 20, 1984October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Boston – New HavenApril 30, 1978October 26, 1979Replaced Clamdigger
Boston – New HavenFebruary 3, 1980October 1, 1981
Benjamin FranklinPhiladelphia – BostonFebruary 15, 1977Replaced Bicentennial
Betsy RossWashington, D.C. – New York CityFebruary 15, 1976June 14, 1976Replaced by the Colonial
Betsy RossWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
BicentennialPhiladelphia – BostonFebruary 15, 1976February 14, 1977Replaced Bunker Hill; replaced by Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979April 26, 1980Formerly an unnamed Clocker
Harrisburg – New York CityApril 27, 1980April 30, 1994Only weekend trains ran from Harrisburg until October 24, 1981, when weekday service was cut. Merged into.
Bostonian ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Bostonian ‡New York City – BostonMay 19, 1974April 29, 1978
BoweryWashington, D.C. – New York City
Bunker HillPhiladelphia – BostonNovember 14, 1971February 15, 1976Replaced by Bicentennial
CapitolWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 26, 1981October 29, 1983
Capitol HillWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Replaced by NortheastDirect
Capitol Hill Express
Capitol SunrisePhiladelphia – Washington, D.C.
Central ParkPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979April 26, 1980
New York City – SpringfieldNovember 14, 1971October 28, 1972
New York City – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Washington, D.C. – SpringfieldNovember 10, 1996July 9, 1997Replaced unnamed NortheastDirect train; renamed Colonial
Richmond – SpringfieldJuly 10, 1997October 26, 1997Replaced unnamed NortheastDirect train; renamed Colonial
ChesapeakeWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 29, 1973June 11, 1977
Philadelphia – Washington, D.C.April 30, 1978October 29, 1983Maryland/Pennsylvania-funded commuter service
New York City – RichmondMay 1, 1994October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
‡New Haven – New LondonMay 1, 1971January 28, 1972
‡New Haven – ProvidenceSeptember 9, 1976October 28, 1977
‡New Haven – ProvidenceJanuary 8, 1978April 30, 1978Replaced by Beacon Hill
‡Philadelphia – New York CityMay 1, 1971October 27, 1979Unnamed 1971–1979; carried individual names 1979–1981
‡Philadelphia – New York CityOctober 25, 1981October 28, 2005
‡Washington, D.C. – BostonMay 1, 1971April 28, 1973
Washington, D.C. – BostonFebruary 15, 1976June 15, 1976
Newport News – New York CityJune 15, 1976February 15, 1977Replaced Betsy Ross and Mount Vernon. Saturday southbound service originated in Boston.
Newport News – BostonFebruary 15, 1977October 26, 1992Replaced by Old Dominion
Richmond – SpringfieldOctober 26, 1997May 15, 1999Replaced Charter Oak; merged into NortheastDirect
ConcordWashington, D.C. – Boston
CongressionalWashington, D.C. – New York CityNovember 14, 1971December 16, 1971
CongressionalWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 30, 1978
CongressionalBoston – Washington, D.C.October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
‡Springfield – New HavenMay 1, 19711986Name did not appear in timetables until 1980. Renamed as sections of their connecting trains in 1986.
Connecticut YankeeWashington, D.C. – SpringfieldNovember 14, 1971October 29, 1972
Connecticut YankeeWashington, D.C. – New HavenOctober 29, 1972April 29, 1973
Connecticut YankeePhiladelphia – SpringfieldApril 29, 1973June 11, 1977
Connecticut YankeeWashington, D.C. – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
East WindNew York City – BostonNovember 14, 1971October 28, 1973
East WindWashington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1973February 14, 1976
EdisonPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Formerly unnamed; renamed Clocker
Embassy ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Embassy ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 31, 1976April 25, 1981
Evening ExecutiveWashington, D.C. – New HavenNovember 14, 1971June 10, 1972
Evening Liberty ExpressPhiladelphia – BostonApril 30, 1978October 27, 1979
Evening MetropolitanWashington, D.C. – New York City
Evening MetropolitanPhiladelphia – New York City
Washington, D.C. – New York CityApril 27, 1986August 19, 1994Washington–New York section of the Night Owl; renamed from Washington Executive
Fairfield
Washington, D.C. – Boston/SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Washington, D.C. – BostonApril 28, 2003April 26, 2004Replaced the Twilight Shoreliner; merged into Regional
First State
Flying YankeeNew York City – BostonMay 19, 1974April 29, 1978Replaced Shoreliner
Foggy BottomWashington, D.C. – New York City
Free StateWashington, D.C. – New York CityNovember 14, 1971October 28, 1973
Garden StatePhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Formerly unnamed; renamed Clocker
Garden State Special
GeorgetownWashington, D.C. – New York City
GothamPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
Gotham ExpressBoston/Springfield – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Newport News – New York CityJuly 10, 1997May 16, 1999Renamed from Potomac; merged into NortheastDirect
Herald SquarePhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
Herald SquareWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 25, 1981Replaced Times Square
IndependenceNew York City – Washington, D.C.October 25, 1981
IndependenceWashington, D.C. – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Newport News – Washington, D.C.October 30, 1994October 28, 1995Renamed from one Tidewater round trip; merged into NortheastDirect
Newport News – Washington, D.C.November 10, 1996May 16, 1999Replaced unnamed NortheastDirect train; merged back into NortheastDirect
JeffersonianNew York City – Washington, D.C.October 25, 1981
John AdamsPhiladelphia – BostonJune 12, 1977April 29, 1978
Philadelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979April 26, 1980Formerly an unnamed Clocker
Harrisburg – New York CityApril 27, 1980October 24, 1981Only weekend trains ran from Harrisburg. Renamed Susquehanna
KnickerbockerNew York City – BostonMay 19, 1974June 11, 1977
Legislator ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Liberty BellWashington – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Replaced by NortheastDirect
Liberty ExpressPhiladelphia – BostonOctober 28, 1979
Mail Express
Manhattan ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Manhattan ‡New York City – BostonAugust 15, 1973October 28, 1973Replaced Manhattan Turbo
Richmond – New York CitySeptember 10, 1995October 28, 1995Replaced Old Dominion; merged into NortheastDirect
Manhattan LimitedPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
Manhattan LimitedWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 25, 1981
Manhattan TurboNew York City – BostonOctober 29, 1972August 15, 1973Replaced by Manhattan
MayflowerWashington, D.C. – BostonMay 19, 1974September 12, 1975
MayflowerWashington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Washington, D.C. – BostonNovember 20, 1977April 30, 1978Renamed from and to Merchants Limited
‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 14, 1971
‡Washington, D.C. – BostonNovember 14, 1971October 28, 1995Named Merchants ; merged into NortheastDirect
‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971October 27, 2006
‡Washington, D.C. – New HavenNovember 14, 1971October 30, 1977
‡Washington, D.C. – New HavenNovember 20, 1977February 22, 1978
‡Washington, D.C. – New HavenOctober 26, 1981
‡Downingtown – Washington, D.C.October 29, 1989October 25, 1991One southbound trip only
‡Washington, D.C. – BostonMay 2, 2005October 31, 2005Temporary replacement for Acela Express service, which was removed due to mechanical defects in the trainsets
Morning ExecutiveWashington, D.C. – New HavenNovember 14, 1971June 10, 1972
MetropolitanWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 26, 1981
Midday Congressional ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Minute ManPhiladelphia – BostonJune 12, 1972April 29, 1973
Minute ManWashington, D.C. – BostonApril 29, 1973October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Morning Liberty ExpressPhiladelphia – BostonApril 30, 1978October 27, 1979
Mount Vernon ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Mount Vernon ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityFebruary 15, 1976June 14, 1976Replaced by the Colonial
Mount Vernon ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityApril 27, 1980
Murray Hill ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Murray Hill ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1973October 28, 1978
Murray Hill ‡Philadelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
NarragansettNew York City – BostonNovember 14, 1971October 27, 1973
NarragansettPhiladelphia – BostonFebruary 15, 1976June 11, 1976
Richmond – BostonApril 2, 1995October 28, 1995Replaced Old Dominion and Virginian; merged into NortheastDirect
New York City – BostonOctober 31, 1982April 28, 1984
New England Zip
New EnglanderPhiladelphia – BostonMay 19, 1974October 25, 1975
New Jerseyan
New York Executive
New Yorker ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
New Yorker ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityApril 29, 1973October 31, 1976
New Yorker ‡Philadelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
New Yorker ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 25, 1981
NightcapWashington, D.C. – New York CityNovember 14, 1971June 10, 1972
NightcapWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1973February 14, 1976
Washington, D.C. – BostonJune 12, 1972July 10, 1997Replaced by Twilight Shoreliner
NortheastDirectNewport News – Springfield/BostonOctober 28, 1995September 29, 2001Replaced numerous trains; replaced by Acela Regional from 2000 to 2001.
†Newport News – Springfield/BostonJune 23, 2008September 30, 2009Renamed from Regional
†Lynchburg/Newport News – Springfield/BostonOctober 1, 2009December 11, 2012Renamed from Regional
†Lynchburg/Newport News/Norfolk – Springfield/BostonDecember 12, 2012October 30, 2017Renamed from Regional
†Newport News/Norfolk/Roanoke – Springfield/BostonOctober 31, 2017presentRenamed from Regional
Nutmeg StateWashington, D.C. – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Newport News – New York CityOctober 25, 1992April 2, 1995Replaced Colonial; replaced by New England Express
Richmond – New York CityApril 2, 1995September 2, 1995Replaced by Manhattan Express
Richmond – SpringfieldSeptember 2, 1995October 28, 1995Replaced a New England Express frequency; merged into NortheastDirect
Newport News – BostonNovember 10, 1996May 16, 1999Replaced an unnamed NortheastDirect train; merged back into NortheastDirect
Patriot ‡Washington, D.C. – BostonMay 1, 1971October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
PhiladelphianPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Previously unnamed; renamed Clocker
PilgrimPhiladelphia – BostonOctober 28, 1973February 15, 1976
PilgrimNew York City – BostonFebruary 15, 1976April 29, 1978
Washington, D.C. – BostonOctober 25, 1981April 27, 1985
Newport News – New York CityApril 28, 1985September 17, 1988
Washington, D.C. – SpringfieldSeptember 18, 1988
President ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
QuakerPhiladelphia – BostonOctober 28, 1973May 18, 1974
Quaker CityPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
Quaker CityPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
RegionalNewport News – Springfield/BostonMarch 17, 2003June 22, 2008Renamed from Acela Regional; renamed Northeast Regional
Representative ‡Washington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
RittenhousePhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
SchuylkillPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979April 26, 1980
Senator ‡Washington, D.C. – BostonMay 1, 1971October 24, 1981From May 1, 1977, to July 30, 1978, Sunday service ran from Newport News to replace the Colonial
Senator ‡Washington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
ShorelinerNew York City – BostonJanuary 6, 1974May 19, 1974Replaced by Flying Yankee
ShorelinerNew York City – BostonOctober 28, 1979
StatesmanWashington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1973February 14, 1977
SundownWashington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1973February 14, 1976
SundownNew York City – BostonFebruary 15, 1976April 26, 1978
Newport News – New York CityJuly 30, 1978October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Richmond – New York CityNovember 10, 1996May 10, 1999Replaced unnamed NortheastDirect train. A southbound trip ran to Newport News until 1997. Merged back into NortheastDirect.
Boston – Newport NewsSeptember 10, 1995October 28, 1995Replaced northbound New England Express; merged into NortheastDirect
Times SquareWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 26, 1981October 24, 1981Replaced by Herald Square
TurboProvidence – BostonOctober 29, 1972April 28, 1973
Turboservice ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Turbo Yankee ClipperNew York City – BostonNovember 14, 1971October 29, 1972Renamed Yankee Clipper Turbo
Turbo York ClipperNew York City – BostonNovember 14, 1971January 16, 1972Renamed Turbo Yankee Clipper
Newport News – BostonJuly 10, 1997April 28, 2003Replaced the Night Owl, replaced by the Federal
Philadelphia – BostonNovember 14, 1971June 12, 1972
Washington, D.C. – BostonJune 12, 1972April 29, 1973
Philadelphia – New HavenApril 29, 1973October 29, 1973
Harrisburg – New York CityOctober 29, 1973March 30, 1990Renamed Keystone State Express
Boston – HarrisburgMay 19, 1974October 25, 1975Additional weekend-only service
†New Haven - GreenfieldAugust 30, 2019present
VerrazanoWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 25, 1981October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Richmond – New York CityOctober 28, 1984April 2, 1995Renamed as Chesapeake southbound and New England Express northbound
Richmond – New York CityNovember 10, 1996May 16, 1999Replaced unnamed NortheastDirect train; merged back into NortheastDirect. Friday southbound trip ran to Newport News.
Wall StreetWashington, D.C. – New York City
Washington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1984April 26, 1986Washington–New York section of the Night Owl; renamed Executive Sleeper
Washington ExpressWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Washington, D.C. – New York City
William PennPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
Yankee Clipper ‡New York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Yankee Clipper ‡New York City – BostonAugust 15, 1973February 15, 1976
Yankee Clipper ‡New York City – ProvidenceFebruary 15, 1976September 9, 1976
Yankee Clipper ‡Washington, D.C. – BostonOctober 28, 1979October 28, 1995Merged into NortheastDirect
Yankee Clipper TurboNew York City – BostonOctober 29, 1972August 14, 1973Renamed from Turbo Yankee Clipper

Empire Corridor

Trains operating over the Empire Corridor are now collectively known as the Empire Service. The name was used by the New York Central beginning in 1967, but dropped by Amtrak in 1971. Amtrak restored the Empire Service brand with the June 11, 1972, timetable, and added individual train names on the May 19, 1974, timetable. As was done on the Northeast Corridor with NortheastDirect, individual train names for New York-Albany and New York-Niagara Falls service were dropped on October 28, 1995, and replaced with Empire. The individual names were re-added in November 1996, but dropped in favor of Empire Service in May 1999.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
†New York City – MontrealApril 1, 1995Joint operation with Empire State Express/''DeWitt Clinton until April 1975
†Washington, D.C. – MontrealApril 2, 1995April 13, 1996
†New York City – MontrealApril 14, 1996present
Bear MountainNew York City – AlbanyFebruary 15, 1977April 29, 1978
Bear MountainNew York City – AlbanyAugust 3, 1980October 25, 1980
Bear MountainNew York City – AlbanyApril 26, 1981Renamed from Henry Hudson
Capital City Express
CatskillNew York City – AlbanyOctober 27, 1991October 30, 1993
CatskillNew York City – SchenectadyOctober 31, 1993May 4, 1994
CatskillNew York City – SyracuseMay 5, 1994October 29, 1994
CatskillNew York City – AlbanyOctober 30, 1994April 1, 1995
CatskillNew York City – Niagara FallsApril 2, 1995October 27, 1995Merged into Empire Service
CayugaNew York City – SchenectadyOctober 28, 1984April 4, 1987
Central ParkNew York City – AlbanyApril 2, 1995October 27, 1995Merged into Empire Service
DeWitt ClintonNew York City – AlbanyMay 19, 1974April 25, 1981Previously unnamed; replaced by Rip Van Winkle
Electric City ExpressNew York City – SchenectadyApril 26, 1981Replaced Salt City Express
†‡New York City – BuffaloMay 1, 1971May 18, 1974Inherited from PC Empire Service; unnamed until June 11, 1972. Individual names applied on May 19, 1974.
†‡New York City – Niagara FallsOctober 28, 1995presentMerged from various individual train names. Individual names restored under the Empire Service brand from November 1996 to May 1999.
New York City – BuffaloMay 19, 1974October 30, 1974Previously unnamed
New York City – DetroitOctober 31, 1974April 24, 1976Renamed Niagara Rainbow
New York City – BuffaloJanuary 8, 1978October 28, 1978Renamed from Water Level Express
New York City – Niagara FallsOctober 29, 1978
†New York City – RutlandJuly 28, 2022
†New York City – BurlingtonJuly 29, 2022present
Half MoonNew York City – AlbanyMay 1, 1994October 27, 1995
Hendrick HudsonNew York City – Albany
Henry HudsonNew York City – AlbanyMay 19, 1974April 25, 1981Previously unnamed; renamed Bear Mountain
Hudson HighlanderNew York City – AlbanyApril 26, 1981October 27, 1995Replaced Washington Irving; merged into Empire Service
Hudson River ExpressNew York City – Albany
Hudson Valley ExpressNew York City – Schenectady
Hudson Valley ServiceNew York City – Albany
KnickerbockerNew York City – AlbanyApril 7, 1991April 1, 1995
New York City – ChicagoUnnamed until November 14, 1971.
†New York City/Boston – Chicagopresent
†New York City – TorontoApril 26, 1981present
MohawkNew York City – Niagara FallsApril 26, 1981April 28, 1984
MohawkNew York City – SyracuseApril 29, 1984October 27, 1984
MohawkNew York City – Niagara FallsOctober 28, 1984
New York City – DetroitApril 25, 1976January 30, 1979Renamed from Empire State Express
New York City – Niagara FallsJanuary 31, 1979
New York City – TorontoJune 1994September 10, 1995Once-weekly additional frequency of the Maple Leaf
Nieuw AmsterdamNew York City – Albany
OneidaNew York City – Syracuse
PalisadesNew York City – Albany
PatroonNew York City – Albany
Rip Van WinkleNew York City – AlbanyApril 26, 1981
Salt City ExpressNew York City – SyracuseMay 19, 1974April 25, 1981Previously unnamed; replaced by Electric City Express
SaratogianNew York City – Saratoga Springs
Sleepy HollowNew York City – Albany
Spa ExpressNew York City – Saratoga Springs
Spuyten DuyvilNew York City – Albany
Storm KingNew York City – AlbanyApril 26, 1981
Storm KingNew York City – Schenectady
Washington IrvingNew York City – AlbanyNovember 15, 1974January 31, 1981
Washington IrvingNew York City – SchenectadyFebruary 1, 1981April 25, 1981Replaced by Hudson Highlander
Water Level ExpressNew York City – BuffaloMay 19, 1974January 7, 1978Previously unnamed; renamed Empire State Express
Water Level ExpressNew York City – Niagara Falls
Unnamed Albany – SchenectadyFebruary 1, 1981April 25, 1981Equipment positioning moves for the Washington Irving''

Keystone Corridor

Trains providing local intercity service on the Philadelphia to Harrisburg Main Line to Harrisburg are now collectively known as the Keystone Service, a name originally introduced in 1981. From 1990 to 2006, individual trains were listed in timetables as Keystone, a name also applied to two different trains in 1971–72 and 1979–81. This table includes only trains that did not operate west of Harrisburg.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
Atlantic City – HarrisburgApril 7, 1991April 1, 1995One of three branches of the service
New York City – HarrisburgApril 27, 1980April 30, 1994Weekend-only extension of a Clocker; merged into Keystone Service
New York City – HarrisburgApril 27, 1980October 24, 1981Weekend-only extension of a Clocker; renamed Susquehanna
Philadelphia – HarrisburgApril 24, 19831986Replaced a Keystone Service train; discontinued during cuts to corridor service
†Philadelphia – HarrisburgOctober 25, 1981October 29, 1994Renamed from Silverliner Service; some trains extended to New York beginning in 1994
†New York City – HarrisburgOctober 30, 1994present
New York City – HarrisburgApril 1, 1990Mid-1990sReplaced Valley Forge; merged into Keystone Service
Downingtown – Washington, D.C.April 1, 1990October 26, 1991A single one-way trip, #201, was the only Metroliner service ever operated off the Northeast Corridor
‡Philadelphia – HarrisburgOctober 29, 1972October 24, 1981Replaced unnamed Penn Central 600-series trains; renamed Keystone Service
New York City – HarrisburgOctober 25, 1981October 29, 1994Replaced Keystone; merged into Keystone Service
New York City – HarrisburgOctober 28, 1973March 30, 1990Renamed Keystone State Express
Boston – HarrisburgMay 19, 1974October 25, 1975Additional weekend-only service

This listing includes trains operating over the full length of the Keystone Corridor to Pittsburgh. Some trains have offered connections at 30th Street Station while others only stopped at North Philadelphia; most have not offered local service east of Harrisburg. Since 2005, the Pennsylvanian is the only train to operate between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
‡Chicago – New York CityMay 1, 1971September 9, 1995Inherited from PC Broadway Limited; replaced by the Three Rivers
‡Pittsburgh – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 14, 1971Inherited from PC Duquesne; renamed Keystone
Pittsburgh – AltoonaApril 26, 1981January 30, 1983
Pittsburgh – New York CityNovember 14, 1971April 29, 1972Renamed from Duquesne
Kansas City – New York CityJuly 12, 1971October 1, 1979Renamed from Spirit of St. Louis
†Pittsburgh – PhiladelphiaApril 27, 1980October 29, 1983
†Pittsburgh – New York CityOctober 30, 1983November 6, 1998
†Chicago – New York CityNovember 7, 1998January 26, 2003
†Pittsburgh – New York CityJanuary 27, 2003October 31, 2004Merged with Three Rivers
†Pittsburgh – New York CityMarch 8, 2005presentReplaced Three Rivers
‡Kansas City – New York CityMay 1, 1971July 11, 1971Inherited from the PC//MP Spirit of St. Louis; renamed National Limited
Chicago – New York CitySeptember 10, 1995March 7, 2005Replaced the Broadway Limited; replaced by Pennsylvanian

Northeast

These routes operated in the Northeastern United States. Empire Corridor, Keystone Corridor, and Northeast Corridor routes are not included in this table.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
Washington, D.C. – Atlantic CityReplaced by the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line
New York City–Atlantic CityReplaced by the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line
New York City – HyannisSeasonal service
†Boston – Portland
†Boston – Brunswickpresent
Washington, D.C. – MontrealSeptember 29, 1972April 6, 1987
Washington, D.C. – MontrealJuly 18, 1989April 1, 1995Replaced by the Vermonter
†Washington, D.C. – St. AlbansApril 2, 1995presentReplaced the Montrealer
WashingtonianWashington, D.C. – MontrealSeptember 29, 1972May 19, 1974Name given to southbound Montrealer

Northeast – Midwest

These routes operated from the Northeast to the Midwest. Routes that ran via the Empire Corridor or Keystone Corridor are also listed in those tables.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
Washington, D.C. – CumberlandCurtailed from the Potomac Special; merged into MARC Brunswick Line.
Washington, D.C. – MartinsburgCurtailed from the Potomac Special; merged into MARC Brunswick Line.
‡New York City – ChicagoInherited from the PC Broadway Limited; replaced by the Three Rivers
Washington, D.C. – Chicago
†Washington, D.C. – ChicagoRenamed from the James Whitcomb Riley.
†New York City – Chicago
†New York City – Chicagopresent
New York City – DetroitPreviously an Empire Corridor service; renamed the Niagara Rainbow.
‡Washington, D.C./Newport News – CincinnatiInherited from C&O George Washington; merged with the James Whitcomb Riley
‡Washington, D.C./Newport News – ChicagoEastbound service only - westbound train named James Whitcomb Riley.
Washington, D.C. – CatlettsburgReplaced the Mountaineer.
Boston – CatlettsburgCombined with the Night Owl
Cincinnati – ChicagoInherited from the PC James Whitcomb Riley; merged with the George Washington
Washington, D.C./Newport News – ChicagoEastbound service retained the George Washington name until May 19, 1974. Newport News section replaced by the Colonial.
Washington, D.C. – ChicagoRenamed Cardinal.
New York City – ChicagoUnnamed until November 14, 1971.
†New York City/Boston – Chicagopresent
Norfolk – ChicagoReplaced by the Hilltopper.
New York City/Washington, D.C. – Kansas CityRenamed from Spirit of St. Louis.
New York City – DetroitRenamed from the Empire State Express; cut back as an Empire Corridor train post-1979.
†Pittsburgh – PhiladelphiaApril 27, 1980October 29, 1983
†Pittsburgh – New York CityOctober 30, 1983November 6, 1998
†Chicago – New York CityNovember 7, 1998January 26, 2003
†Pittsburgh – New York CityJanuary 27, 2003October 31, 2004Merged with Three Rivers
†Pittsburgh – New York CityMarch 8, 2005presentReplaced Three Rivers
Washington, D.C. – ParkersburgRenamed from the Potomac Turbo; renamed the Blue Ridge.
Washington, D.C. – ParkersburgRenamed from the West Virginian; renamed the Potomac Special.
Washington, D.C. – Cincinnati
Philadelphia – Chicago——Never implemented but was listed in the Spring 2000 national timetable.
‡New York City/Washington, D.C. – Kansas CityInherited from PC/MP Spirit of St. Louis; renamed National Limited
New York City – PittsburghReplaced the Broadway Limited.
New York City – Chicago
Washington, D.C. – ParkersburgRenamed the Potomac Turbo.

''Cascades'' Corridor

All regional service between Vancouver, British Columbia and Eugene, Oregon has been known as since 1998. Prior to this, individual trains or services had unique names. This table includes only trains that did not operate beyond the corridor.
NameRouteService beganService endedNotes
†Vancouver – EugeneMay 17, 1998presentReplaced Cascadia, Mount Adams and Mount Baker International. Name did not appear until the 1998 timetable; service formally began in 1999.
CascadiaSeattle – EugeneOctober 29, 1995May 16, 1998Renamed from the Mount Rainier; merged into Amtrak Cascades
Mount AdamsSeattle – PortlandOctober 1, 1994May 16, 1998Replaced the Northwest Talgo; merged into Amtrak Cascades
Mount Baker InternationalVancouver – SeattleMay 26, 1995May 16, 1998Merged into Amtrak Cascades
Mount Rainier ‡Seattle – PortlandMay 1, 1971October 29, 1994Inherited from an unnamed BN train; unnamed until 1971. Southbound ran to Eugene from 1980 to 1981 as the return from a Willamette Valley trip.
Mount Rainier ‡Seattle – EugeneOctober 30, 1994October 29, 1995Renamed Cascadia.
Northwest TalgoSeattle – PortlandApril 1, 1994September 30, 1994Replaced by the Mount Adams
Vancouver – SeattleJuly 17, 1972September 30, 1981
Puget Sound ‡Seattle – PortlandMay 1, 1971June 7, 1977Inherited from an unnamed BN train; unnamed until November 14, 1971. Replaced by the Pioneer.
Portland – EugeneAugust 3, 1980December 31, 1981