1971 in rail transport - Definition

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1971.

Events

May events

• May 1 - Amtrak begins operations of most intercity passenger train service in the United States.

December events

• December 6 - The first Auto Train operates under the control of the Auto-Train Corporation.

Unknown date events

• The Monon railroad is merged into the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
• UP and CNW end the City of Los Angeles and City of Denver trains as Amtrak takes over long-distance passenger operations in the US.

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