Atlantic City Express (Amtrak train)

Atlantic City Express
An Atlantic City Express train at Atlantic City in 1989
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleNew Jersey, New York City
PredecessorNellie Bly
First serviceMay 23, 1989[1][2]
Last serviceApril 1, 1995
SuccessorAtlantic City Line, Atlantic City Express Service
Former operator(s)Amtrak
Route
TerminiRichmond, Harrisburg, Springfield
Atlantic City
Train number(s)653, 654, 660-668, 670, 682, 685, 693, 696
On-board services
Class(es)Reserved coach
Disabled accessYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board cafe
Baggage facilitiesLuggage racks
Technical
Rolling stock
Electrification25 Hz, 12kV along NEC
Track owner(s)Amtrak, NJ Transit

The Atlantic City Express was an Amtrak train that ran from Harrisburg, New York City, Richmond, Springfield and Washington, D.C. to Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the Northeastern United States. The train operated on the Northeast Corridor to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it went east to Atlantic City.

  1. ^ Wittkowski, Donald (May 22, 1989). "First Gamblers' Express train arrives at new A.C. railroad station". Press of Atlantic City.
  2. ^ Henderson, Nell (May 23, 1989). "Amtrak Takes a Chance on 'Gamblers' Express'". Washington Post.