Expo '74 (train)
The Expo '74 was a passenger train operated by Amtrak between Spokane and Seattle, Washington. It operated in the summer months of 1974 in coordination with its namesake, Expo '74. With the addition of the Expo '74 to the Empire Builder and North Coast Hiawatha, Amtrak provided thrice-daily service between Seattle and Spokane, the highest level seen since Amtrak's formation and unmatched since.
The Expo '74 rounds a curve near Wenatchee, Washington, on the ex-Great Northern route. Note the dome coach. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| First service | May 19, 1974 |
| Last service | September 14, 1974 |
| Current operator(s) | Amtrak |
| Ridership | 16,675, about 70 passengers per trip |
| Route | |
| Termini | Seattle, Washington Spokane, Washington |
| Average journey time | 8.5 hours |
| Service frequency | 3 times daily |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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