Horizon (railcar)
| Horizon | |
|---|---|
Horizon car in January 2015 | |
The interior of a Horizon coach in 2020. | |
| In service | 1989–2025 (temporarily withdrawn) |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Family name | Comet |
| Constructed | 1988–1990 |
| Number built | 86 coaches, 18 food service cars |
| Operators | Amtrak |
| Depots | Boston, Chicago, Seattle |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminum |
| Car length | 85 ft (25.91 m) |
| Width | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| Height | 13 ft (3.96 m) |
| Floor height | 51 in (1,300 mm) |
| Platform height |
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| Doors | 2 manually operated dutch doors per side |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Power supply | Head end power (480 V AC at 60 Hz) |
| Bogies | General Steel Industries GSI-G70 |
| Braking system(s) | Air |
| Coupling system | Janney Type H Tightlock |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
Horizon cars are single-level intercity passenger railcars used by Amtrak, the national rail operator in the United States. Built between 1988 and 1990 by Bombardier Transportation, the Horizon fleet consists of 104 cars configured as standard coaches and food service cars. Designed for short-distance corridor service, the cars were based on the Comet commuter railcars, but modified for intercity travel. The Horizon fleet has been primarily assigned to routes in the Midwest. In March 2025, the cars were withdrawn from service due to corrosion issues.