When you think of transportation in the United States, you probably don’t think of trains as a primary way of getting from state to state. Rail-travel in the U.S. is… lacking, to say the least. But that might all be changing very soon due to a new train service called Lunatrain.
What is Lunatrain?
Lunatrain is a Philly-based, “private, early-stage company”, which intends to create a rail service that connects major U.S. cities.
According to a Lunatrain press release, the company is,
… developing a privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail service to connect major cities and destinations. The passenger rail project, called Lunatrain, will focus exclusively on sleeper trains in express, non-stop service. Lunatrain is designed to serve the growing number of solo travelers, couples, and families living in major metropolitan regions that want a practical alternative to short-haul flights and driving long distances.
What cities will Lunatrain connect?
According to a map, Lunatrain would would connect the following cities:
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Washington, D.C.
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Charlotte
- Atlanta
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- Minneapolis
- Chicago
- Denver
- Dallas
- Montréal
- Toronto
Why night service?
By traveling at night instead of during the day, passengers would be able to minimize the number of waking hours spent traveling. In other words, don’t waste part of your vacation traveling–save your days for the actual vacay!
Why is Lunatrain important?
When created, the Lunatrain sleeper train project would be one of the most expansive in U.S. history.
When will Lunatrain be in service?
Remember, this is still an early-stage endeavor. The exact date of service is currently unknown, but we do know that a demonstration train will be released by the second half of 2026. Early customer feedback on cabin designs will then be collected before moving forward with building a fleet of sleeping cars for full service.
What would sleeping on Lunatrain look like?
According to the press release,…