List of Amtrak routes


operates the following intercity 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 17 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 Northeast Regional and San Joaquin have branches served by different trips, while the Empire Builder and Lake Shore Limited split into two sections to serve branches. On the Acela Express, Capitol Corridor, Downeaster, Empire Service, Keystone Service, Northeast Regional, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin, some or all trips do not run the full length of the route; all cities listed are terminals for some trains.
NameTypeRouteNumbersFrequencyFY2019 PassengersRoute miles
Boston – New York City – Washington, D.C.2100–229016 weekday round trips, 4 Saturday round trips, 9 Sunday round trips3,577,455456
State-supportedMontreal – New York City1 daily round trip117,490381
State-supportedVancouver – Seattle – Portland – Eugene500–5175 daily round trips828,247467
Long distanceLorton – Sanford1 daily round trip236,041855
State-supportedChicago – Port Huron1 daily round trip181,832319
Long distanceChicago – Emeryville, California1 daily round trip410,8442,438
State-supportedAuburn – Sacramento – Oakland – San Jose520–553, 720–75116 weekday round trips, 11 weekend round trips1,777,136172
Long distanceChicago – Washington, D.C.1 daily round trip209,578764
Long distanceChicago – New York City108,9351,147
Northeast Corridor
State-supported		New York City – Charlotte1 daily round trip244,779704
Long distanceChicago – New Orleans1 daily round trip235,670926
Long distanceSeattle – Los Angeles1 daily round trip426,0291,377
Long distanceNew York City – New Orleans1 daily round trip295,1801,377
State-supportedBrunswick – Portland – Boston680–6995 daily round trips557,248145
Long distanceChicago – Spokane – Portland/Seattle1 daily round trip433,3722,257 miles
2,206 miles
State-supportedNew York City – Albany – Niagara Falls230–2889 weekday round trips, 7 weekend round trips1,214,206460
State-supportedNew York City – Rutland290–2961 daily round trip50,515241
State-supportedOklahoma City – Fort Worth1 daily round trip68,744206
State-supportedChicago – Milwaukee329–3437 daily round trips882,18986
State-supportedChicago – Carbondale390–3932 daily round trips266,972310
State-supportedChicago – Quincy380–3832 daily round trips192,616258
State-supportedNew York City – Philadelphia – Harrisburg600–67213 weekday round trips, 7 weekend round trips1,575,959195
Long distanceNew York City/Boston – Albany – Chicago1 daily round trip357,6821,018
959
State-supportedChicago – St. Louis300–3074 daily round trips627,599284
State-supportedNew York City – Toronto1 daily round trip390,355544
State-supportedSt. Louis – Kansas City311–3162 daily round trips154,417283
State-supportedSpringfield – New Haven405–432, 450–4976 weekday round trips, 4 Saturday round trips, 5 Sunday round trips362,44263
Northeast Corridor
State-supported		Boston/Springfield – New York City – Washington, D.C. – Norfolk/Newport News/Roanoke65–67, 71, 82–88, 93–96, 99, 111, 123–19618 weekday round trips, 15 weekend round trips8,940,745664
State-supportedSan Luis Obispo – Goleta – Los Angeles – San Diego561–595, 759–796, 1566–1590, 1761, 176713 weekday round trips, 12 weekend round trips2,776,654350
Long distanceNew York City – Savannah1 daily round trip345,342829
State-supportedNew York City – Pittsburgh42–441 daily round trip215,081444
State-supportedChicago – Grand Rapids1 daily round trip97,593176
State-supportedRaleigh – Charlotte73–783 daily round trips214,218173
State-supportedOakland/Sacramento – Bakersfield701–719, 17017 daily round trips1,071,190318
280
Long distanceNew York City – Miami1 daily round trip353,4661,389
Long distanceNew York City – Miami1 daily round trip389,9951,522
Long distanceChicago – Los Angeles1 daily round trip338,1802,256
Long distanceNew Orleans – Los Angeles92,8271,995
Long distanceChicago – San Antonio
1 daily round trip
321,6941,306
2,728
Valley FlyerState-supportedGreenfield – Springfield – New Haven400, 461, 471, 478, 488, 494, 495, 4992 daily round trips–98
Northeast Corridor
State-supported		St. Albans – Washington, D.C.54–571 daily round trip99,280611
State-supportedChicago – Pontiac350–3553 daily round trips501,124304

Full listing

This listing included 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.
These listings show only changes to train names and endpoint cities. Changes to terminal stations within the same city, as well as route changes that did not modify the endpoint cities, are not shown.

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 CongressionalWashington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
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.
BostonianNew York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
BostonianNew 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, 1981
Capitol HillWashington, D.C. – New York City
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
EmbassyWashington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
EmbassyWashington, 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
LegislatorWashington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Liberty BellPhiladelphia – New York City
Liberty ExpressPhiladelphia – BostonOctober 28, 1979
Mail Express
ManhattanNew York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
ManhattanNew 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 CongressionalWashington, 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 VernonWashington, D.C. – New York CityMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Mount VernonWashington, D.C. – New York CityFebruary 15, 1976June 14, 1976Replaced by the Colonial
Mount VernonWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 27, 1980
Murray HillNew York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Murray HillWashington, D.C. – New York CityOctober 28, 1973October 28, 1978
Murray HillPhiladelphia – 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 Haven – SpringfieldOctober 28, 1995presentRenamed from sections of connecting trains. Usually branded under NortheastDirect until September 30, 2001 timetable.
New Jerseyan
New York Executive
New YorkerNew York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
New YorkerWashington, D.C. – New York CityApril 29, 1973October 31, 1976
New YorkerPhiladelphia – New York CityOctober 28, 1979October 24, 1981Renamed Clocker
New YorkerWashington, 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 named trains; names were restored from 1996 to 1999 under the NortheastDirect brand. Gradually replaced by Acela Regional from January 31, 2000 to September 30, 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
PatriotWashington, 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
PresidentWashington, 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
RepresentativeWashington, 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
SenatorWashington, D.C. – BostonMay 1, 1971October 24, 1981From May 1, 1977 to July 30, 1978, Sunday service ran from Newport News to replace the Colonial
SenatorWashington, 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 July 10, 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
TurboserviceNew 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
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 ClipperNew York City – BostonMay 1, 1971November 13, 1971
Yankee ClipperNew York City – BostonAugust 15, 1973February 15, 1976
Yankee ClipperNew York City – ProvidenceFebruary 15, 1976September 9, 1976
Yankee ClipperWashington, 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 – Albany
CayugaNew York City – Buffalo
Central ParkNew York City – Albany
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 – Rutlandpresent
Half MoonNew York City – Albany
Hendrick HudsonNew York City – Albany
Henry HudsonNew York City – AlbanyMay 19, 1974April 25, 1981Previously unnamed; renamed Bear Mountain
Hudson HighlanderNew York City – AlbanyApril 26, 1981Replaced Washington Irving
Hudson River ExpressNew York City – Albany
Hudson Valley ExpressNew York City – Schenectady
Hudson Valley ServiceNew York City – Albany
KnickerbockerNew York City – Albany
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, 1981
MohawkNew York City – Syracuse
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 New Jersey Transit Atlantic City Line
New York City–Atlantic CityReplaced by the New Jersey 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

South

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. – Chicagopresent
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.

Midwest

Midwest–West

West