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James Whitcomb Riley (train)

James Whitcomb Riley
The James Whitcomb Riley at Charlottesville, Virginia in 1974.
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleMidwestern United States
First service1941
Last service1977
SuccessorCardinal
Former operator(s)New York Central (1941–1968)
Penn Central (1968–1971)
Amtrak (1971–1977)
Route
TerminiChicago
Cincinnati, Ohio (1941–1971)
Newport News, Virginia (1971–1976)
Washington, D.C. (1971–1977)
Distance travelled884 mi (1,422.66 km)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)50, 51
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The James Whitcomb Riley was a passenger train that operated between Chicago, Illinois, and Cincinnati, Ohio, via Indianapolis, Indiana. Originally operated by the New York Central Railroad, it was taken over by Amtrak in 1971. Under Amtrak, it merged with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway's George Washington to become a Chicago-Washington/Newport News train. In 1977, it was renamed the Cardinal, which remains in operation.


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