Cumberland (Amtrak station)

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Cumberland
Station statistics
Address	East Harrison & Queen City Street Cumberland, MD 21502
Lines	Capitol Limited
Other information
Code	CUM
Traffic
Passengers (2007)	9,182 ▲ 0.9%
Services
Preceding station   Amtrak   Following station Connellsville toward Chicago Capitol Limited Martinsburg toward Washington

The Cumberland Amtrak station is a train station in Cumberland, Maryland, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system.

Contents 1 History 2 Trivia 3 Train Schedule 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] History

The current waiting shelter for Amtrak service in Cumberland sit on the original site of the magnificent Queen City Station. This was a 150 room hotel constructed by the B&O with ornate gardens and fountains. The station was demolished in 1972, an act which spurred on conservation efforts for architecturally and historically significant structures.

[edit] Trivia

A lot of interesting passenger equipment has passed through Cumberland, including numerous examples of privately owned railcars (known as private varnish), Amtrak's experimental TurboTrain of the 19xx's, and the luxury American-European Express. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train still passes through town on its way between major shows.

[edit] Train Schedule

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides intercity service to Cumberland under the Capitol Limited route.

[edit] See also

• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

[edit] External links

• Amtrak - Stations - Cumberland, MD

• Ridership figures, FY 2004
• Ridership figures, FY 2005
• Ridership figures, FY 2006
• Ridership figures, FY 2007

• Cumberland Amtrak Station (USA RailGuide -- TrainWeb)