Golden Ember

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Golden Ember
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusOperating
LocaleSouthern United States
Current operator(s)Central Gateway Turtle Railroad
Annual ridership346,520 (FY23) Decrease 0.48%
Route
StartOrlando, Florida
Stops36
EndPhoenix, Arizona
Distance travelled3,931 miles (6,326 km) (one way trip)
Average journey time66 hours (one way trip)
Service frequencyEvery 3 days (one way trip)
On-board services
Class(es)Coach class
Sleeper class
Seating arrangements2,640
Sleeping arrangements300
Auto-rack arrangements100
Catering facilitiesDining cars
Observation facilitiesBombardier observation and dome car
Technical
Rolling stock3 EMD F125s
2 Bombardier diner coaches
20 Bombardier bilevel coaches
3 Bombardier baggage coaches
5 Bombardier sleeper coaches
5 Streamlined Autoracks
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed50 miles per hour (80 km/h)–70 miles per hour (110 km/h)