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

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

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6th - 8th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2011

2012

2009

2010

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

10%

25%

15%

20%