Pere Marquette (passenger train)
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| Amtrak's Pere Marquette | |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 370, 371 |
| Route | Grand Rapids, Michigan Chicago, Illinois |
| Distance | 176 miles (283 km) |
| Dates of operation | 1984 – present |
| Track owners (non-Amtrak) |
CSXT, NS |
Pere Marquette is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak as part of its Michigan Services. The 176-mile (283 km) line connects Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. Pere Marquette is funded in part by the Michigan Department of Transportation.[1] It is served by train 370 eastbound and train 371 westbound.
Route details
The Pere Marquette operates over Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation trackage:
- NS Chicago Line, Chicago to Porter
- CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision and Grand Rapids Terminal Subdivision, Porter to Grand Rapids
Station stops
- New Buffalo (Amtrak station)
- St. Joseph-Benton Harbor (Amtrak station)
- Bangor (Amtrak station) (also serves South Haven)
- Holland (Amtrak station)
- Grand Rapids (Amtrak station)
References
- ↑ Amtrak - Routes - Midwest. Michigan Services. Retrieved on 2006-10-30.
External links
- Amtrak - Michigan Services
- Amtrak Michigan Services Website
- Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
