The California Zephyr is a long-distance passenger train running between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, prized for the daylight scenery of its Rocky Mountain and Sierra Nevada crossings. Amtrak has operated the route since 1983, reviving a name and reputation built by the original 1949 joint-railroad service. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Established Year SignificanceRenowned for its scenic routing through the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada; the original 1949 service was a joint operation of three separate railroads before Amtrak revived the name in 1983. 1 Route TypeLong-distance passenger rail service 1 TerminiChicago, Illinois to Emeryville, California (San Francisco Bay Area) 1 Operational Status Operational Status
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Source Wikipedia: California Zephyr
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1. Wikipedia: California Zephyr
WikipediaLead section, sentence opening the scenic-route claim
Amtrak claims the route as one of its most scenic
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- Operated By: Amtrak
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