Amtrak and State Partners

Working Together to Keep You Connected

Amtrak's state partners contribute funding and support to maintain crucial rail service in several parts of the country, keeping Americans more connected than ever. Rail systems not only provide low-cost transportation and relieve traffic congestion, but also help reduce carbon emissions.

Amtrak Virginia

With the introduction of Amtrak Virginia service, Virginia became the 15th state to partner with Amtrak for state-sponsored service, providing more travel choices to and from Virginia. The system's many destinations make it easy to get away, without sitting in traffic. Passengers can take advantage of more than 20 stations throughout Virginia, plus daily roundtrip service from Lynchburg and Richmond to cities like Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston. Thanks to Amtrak Virginia, the Commonwealth is more connected than ever.

Keystone Service

Supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Keystone Service takes passengers from Philadelphia to Harrisburg by way of scenic Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Recent infrastructure improvements and fully electrified service make for a faster, smoother ride. Keystone's frequent weekday and weekend departures make it easy for passengers to reach their destinations without the hassle of driving.

Amtrak California

Since 1976, the State of California through Caltrans has provided funding and operating support for three trains and connecting Thruway bus services. The Capitol Corridor links the San Francisco Bay Area with Sacramento and is managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. The Pacific Surfliner connects San Diego to San Luis Obispo via Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Serving the Central Valley, the San Joaquin links Los Angeles and Bakersfield with Sacramento and the Bay Area. With over 5.3 million annual passengers, California has more than 20 percent of all Amtrak riders nationwide.

Midwest Corridors

There are some interesting facts you might not know about rail service in the Midwest; for example, in 1971, the Illinois Department of Transportation became the first state partner to support train operation, and Illinois now has the most daily service in the Midwest. Michigan's distinction is being the only state with high-speed rail outside of the Northeast. The state with the largest ridership in the Midwest is Wisconsin. And in Missouri, the Department of Transportation has developed a program to recycle cans onboard trains that benefits Habitat for Humanity.


Amtrak Keystone service is financed in part through funds made available by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The Blue Water and the Pere Marquette are financed primarily through funds made available by the Michigan State Department of Transportation. The Illinois Zephyr, Carl Sandburg, Lincoln Service, Illini and Saluki are financed primarily through funds made available by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The Missouri River runner is financed primarily through funds made available by the Missouri Department of Transportation. The Hiawatha Service is financed primarily through funds made available by the Wisconsin and Illinois State Departments of Transportation. The Wolverine is operated solely with funds provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Northeast Regional Service to Lynchburg, VA is financed primarily through funds made available by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Amtrak, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Capitol Corridor is a registered service mark of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.