INTERVIEW: David Lim speaks on the merits of trains at Amtrak Presents The 5th Annual National Train Day At Grand Centra

The video celebrates the fifth National Train Day, highlighting the significance of train travel in the U.S. It discusses Amtrak's growth in ridership and revenue, with 2011 being a record year. The 40th Anniversary Train exhibit at Grand Central showcases Amtrak's history since 1971, offering visitors a chance to win prizes. The video emphasizes the benefits of train travel, including its environmental advantages, being 20% more fuel-efficient than planes and cars.

What is the main purpose of National Train Day?

• To discuss road transportation

• To introduce new train models

• To celebrate train travel and its significance

• To promote air travel

Which year was the best in the 40-year history of the company?

• 2011

• 2012

• 2009

• 2010

What does the 40th Anniversary Train celebrate?

• The future of train travel

• Amtrak's history since 1971

• The invention of the steam engine

• The opening of Grand Central Station

What can attendees win by participating in the National Train Day event?

• A cruise trip

• All-inclusive Amtrak vacation packages

• A trip to Europe

• A new car

How much more fuel efficient is train travel compared to planes and cars?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%