Dinner train

The first dinner train in the United States was the "Supper Chief" that ran on the Sierra Railroad in California in the 1970s.

Speeds are usually between 10–25 miles per hour (16–40 km/h), much slower than ordinary passenger trains, not only due to lower track standards but also to the fact that the emphasis is on the journey itself, not the destination.

Moreover, they can generate substantial benefits for local economies, including boosting tourism and increasing sales at nearby businesses.

[neutrality is disputed] For example, the Spirit of Washington, which operated daily on the Woodinville Subdivision near Seattle, provided 80 full-time jobs and contributed roughly $10 million annually to the local economy before ceasing operations in late October 2007.

Rather, the food is served in a building or outdoors after the train has reached its destination; the passengers then reboard for the return trip.