How Long to Read Amtrak, America's Railroad

By Geoffrey H. Doughty

How Long Does it Take to Read Amtrak, America's Railroad?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Amtrak, America's Railroad by Geoffrey H. Doughty

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Discover the story of Amtrak, America's Railroad, 50 years in the making. In 1971, in an effort to rescue essential freight railroads, the US government founded Amtrak. In the post–World War II era, aviation and highway development had become the focus of government policy in America. As rail passenger services declined in number and in quality, they were simultaneously driving many railroads toward bankruptcy. Amtrak was intended to be the solution. In Amtrak, America's Railroad: Transportation's Orphan and Its Struggle for Survival, Geoffrey H. Doughty, Jeffrey T. Darbee, and Eugene E....

How long is Amtrak, America's Railroad?

Amtrak, America's Railroad by Geoffrey H. Doughty is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Amtrak, America's Railroad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Amtrak, America's Railroad aloud.

What Reading Level is Amtrak, America's Railroad?

Amtrak, America's Railroad is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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