Directions: The following passage is about railway in the US and it is followed by some statements. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements are true or false. Railway in the United States If you're tired of flying or if you are reluctant to drive for days on unfamiliar roads, a train trip may be a good choice. Train travel makes transportation an enjoyable and valuable part of your journey as opposed to a necessary displeasure: you can see miles of countryside as you gently speed towards your destination. Long-distance travel by train is not as common in the United States as in many other parts of the world. Most rain travel is in the northeast part of the country, linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Special express trains travel between New York and Washington D.C. All seats on these trains are reserved in both coach (2nd class) and Club car (1st class). Long-distance trains also serve major cities such as Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Sleeping compartments are available on most long-distance trains and must be reserved in advance. Most trains are operated by AMTRAK, the national railroad corporation. The number for buying ticket is 800-USA_RAIL. Amtrak currently offers three variations on its U.S.A. Rail Pass, which is good for travel across the United States. The U.S.A. Rail Pass is not valid on select trains. The pass is available to both U.S. and international citizens. Amtrak also offers a California Rail Pass, which is good for seven days of economy-class travel in California over a 21-day period. You can get a sleeper car and make the train your roving hotel as you take a cross-country jaunt through some of the most beautiful, rugged landscapes in the world. Amtrak offers a number of scenic routes that will help you to slow down and get a good look at the world outside your window. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. 1. Long-distance travel by train is common in the United States.