National Limited (Amtrak train)

National Limited
The National Limited at Effingham, Illinois, in 1979
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleEastern United States
PredecessorSpirit of St. Louis
First serviceJuly 1971
Last serviceOctober 1, 1979
Former operator(s)Amtrak
Route
TerminiNew York City, New York
Washington, D.C.
Kansas City, Missouri
Distance travelled1,322 miles (2,128 km)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)30/31
430/431 (Washington Section)
On-board services
Class(es)
  • First class (sleepers)
  • Reserved coach
Sleeping arrangements
  • Bedrooms
  • Roomettes
Catering facilities
Observation facilitiesDome car
Technical
Rolling stockHeritage fleet
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The National Limited was a passenger train that ran between Kansas City, Missouri, and both New York City and Washington, D.C., splitting in Pennsylvania. Amtrak operated the train from 1971 to 1979.