Proposed cross-country train route for America’s 250th birthday would pass through Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – As the country prepares for nationwide celebrations for the United States’ 250th birthday and to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one company has presented a coast-to-coast travel option.

Introducing The Transcontinental Chief from AmeriStarRail, in partnership with Amtrak.

The route aims to “revolutionize rail passenger service and express logistics by carrying passengers, truck drivers and their tractor trailers coast-to-coast in less than 72 hours.”

Passengers will also be offered transcontinental Auto Train service for cars, vans, motorcycles, RVs and charter motorcoaches serving New York, Chicago, the Grand Canyon and Los Angeles, a release stated…

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