Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:train
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gptkbp:amenities |
Wi-Fi available
bicycle transport available accessible services available |
gptkbp:community_impact |
supports local economies along the route
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in various films and literature
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gptkbp:customer_feedback |
generally positive reviews
requests for more direct routes suggestions for improved amenities |
gptkbp:environmental_impact |
promotes rail travel as a sustainable option
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gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
investing in greener technologies
reducing carbon footprint through efficiency |
gptkbp:features |
sleeper cars
dining cars lounge cars |
gptkbp:frequency |
daily service
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gptkbp:future_plans |
expansion of services being considered
increased frequency under review upgrades to rolling stock planned |
gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
named after the Great Northern Railway's Empire Builder
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Empire Builder
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 2,200 miles
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
featured in travel magazines
covered by news outlets during anniversaries highlighted in documentaries about rail travel |
gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Amtrak
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gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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gptkbp:part_of |
Amtrak's long-distance routes
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gptkbp:partnerships |
collaborates with local tourism boards
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
offers panoramic views
varies by train configuration includes dining options provides onboard entertainment |
gptkbp:promotions |
offers discounts for students
offers discounts for seniors offers family travel deals |
gptkbp:route |
Chicago to Seattle
originally served by the Great Northern Railway |
gptkbp:safety_record |
generally safe with few incidents
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gptkbp:scenic_views |
along the Mississippi River
through the North Woods along the Columbia River Gorge |
gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
offers special services during holidays
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gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1929
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gptkbp:service_area |
Midwest to Pacific Northwest
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gptkbp:service_type |
intercity rail
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gptkbp:stops_at |
gptkb:Milwaukee
gptkb:Spokane gptkb:Minneapolis gptkb:Portland |
gptkbp:ticketing_system |
available online
available at stations |
gptkbp:travel_time |
approximately 46 hours
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Hill
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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