SNRPC

The Sonoran National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as SNRPC, is a passenger railroad service that provides local- medium- and long-distance intercity service in Sonora California and United States. Founded in 1965 as a quasi-public corporation to operate rail transport in Sonora. The company receives state and federal funds. SNRCP serves all of Sonora's territory and operates in limited ways in California and the United States.

SNRCP was the first North American rail company to develop a high-speed rail program. SNRCP operates a long-distance bus service as a For-profit corporation

Private passenger service
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Formation
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The first high-speed rail line
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The 1980s and 1990s
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21st century
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Intercity bus service
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Local and regional rail service
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Intercity rail service
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High-speed rail service
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Cargo service
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Rail maintenance
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Classes of service
As of 2016 SNRCP offers four classes of service:Standard Class,Business Class,Executive Class,Sleeper Class


 * Standard Class:Standard Class is the base class of SNRCP. Seats in coach recline and feature a fold-down tray table, foot rest, individual reading light, and power outlet. Coach cars on long-distance trains are configured with fewer seats per car so that passengers have additional legroom and seats which are equipped with leg rests. This class is located on all SNRCP trains.


 * Business Class:Business Class is a class found on intercity and high-speed trains. While the specific features vary by route, many include extra legroom and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Seats in business class recline, are typically appointed in leather and feature a fold-down tray table, foot rest, individual reading light, and power outlet.


 * Executive Class:Executive Class is the most expensive class in the SNRCP. It is only found in modern high-speed trains. Executive Class is equipped with all the comforts. The seats are designed leather and the service is included in the price. In the carriages there is the presence of a small conference room.


 * Sleeper Class:Sleeper Class is the standard class of night intercity operated by SNRCP. This class is generally found on night-time Intercities and intercity that travel long distances where they stop in the cities of California, United States and Lower Columbia. Rooms are classified into roomettes, bedrooms, accessible bedrooms, and family bedrooms (on some trains). Included in the price of a room are attendant service and on most routes, full hot meals. At night, attendants convert rooms into sleeping areas with fold-down beds and fresh linens. Shower facilities with towels and bar soap are available. Complimentary juice, coffee and bottled water are included as well. Sleeper car passengers have access to all passenger facilities aboard the train.

Wi-Fi and electronic services
SNRCP launched an e-ticketing system on Coast Daylight in June 2011 and rolled it out nationwide on March 30, 2012. SNRCP officials said the system gives "more accurate knowledge in realtime of who is on the train which greatly improves the safety and security of passengers; en route reporting of onboard equipment problems to mechanical crews which may result in faster resolution of the issue; and more efficient financial reporting". On all intercity trains and high-speed trains, electrical outlets are available to be able to charge computers and mobile phones. Since 2010, SNRCP has provided free Wi-Fi service only on high-speed trains. Since 2011, the introduction of intercity and regional trains has begun. Train stations have undergone renovations to install fibre optics to enhance Wi-Fi service at stations.

Baggage
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Fast Cargo
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Routes
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Influence and legacy
SNRPC has inherited a cultural and technological heritage ranging from the first railway lines to modern times. Many railway stations have been built with different architecture schemes. To preserve this heritage, several projects have been created to safeguard the railway history of Sonora. Many initiatives have been created with the support of railway enthusiasts and people who want to relive past periods.

SNRCP Foundation


SNRCP Foundation manages the old locomotives that were in service in SNRCP and the old railway companies. This foundation manages the restoration of trains and the management of railway museums. This foundation also includes train enthusiasts and former train drivers and train controllers.

Art Deco Society
Art Deco Society is a non-profit organization tasked with safeguarding the art deco, futuristic and Streamline Moderne architectures and historical re-enactments of the Roaring Twenties. SNRCP participates in this organization safeguarding the architectural heritage of existing railway stations and collaborates in historical re-enactments by putting inoperation the trains that were in service during those years. SNRCP is viewed in a positive way in public opinion because it seeks to defend the cultural and technological heritage of Sonora. SNRCP also collaborates a few times with art deco society of California and art deco society of Los Angeles.

Merchandising
SNRCP has developed a series of personalised merchandising as postcards to the point of historic and modern rail train models. In the railway stations there are these shops where they sell these products. At Sonora International Airports there are these shops but they are considered as Duty-free shops.

Rail modelling
In the railway museums of the SNRCP there are sections where there is the presence of railway modeling. San Diego has one of the largest existing rail models in the world.