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October 7, 2013 by Gary Price

Amtrak Now Provides Real-Time Train Tracking Map For Entire Country

October 7, 2013 by Gary Price

Last week Amtrak (in conjunction with Google) launched a new interactive map that allows users to see, in real-time, where a specific train or trains are located at that moment across the entire system.
Using the map is nothing different than what you’re used to with other map services that are powered by Google including an option to toggle between a road map or satellite imagery.
Select a specific train by clicking on a blue arrow icon and you’ll be provided with train status, last update time, direction the train is heading, speed, scheduled arrival times, and delay info.Click the “detailed train status” link for more info.
You can also search for specific station or by train name .
To access the map look for a link on many Amtrak web pages or by clicking the train tracking map banner at the top of this page.
For the time being this direct link to the Amtrak map is also working.
See Also: The Real-Time and Historic Amtrak Tracking Database (StatusMaps.net) via Dixieland Software Remains Online
StatusMaps also provides alerts to inform users about delays. It’s also a free service.
See Also: One on One With Google Maps Engine (via Amtrak Blog)

Filed under: Maps, News, Patrons and Users

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About Gary Price

Gary Price (gprice@mediasourceinc.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. Before launching INFOdocket, Price and Shirl Kennedy were the founders and senior editors at ResourceShelf and DocuTicker for 10 years. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com, and is currently a contributing editor at Search Engine Land.

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