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Amtrak 72

Amtrak · Piedmont

Scheduled
Status unknown
Scheduled arrival
1:41 PM
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Usually

Last 4 weeks

Departs
10:25 AM
Arrives
2:00 PM
Journey time
3 hr 35 min
10 stops
Runs
Every day

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Stops
Limited data available
Departure
Sched.10:25 AM
Arrival
Sched.10:49 AM
Departure
Sched.10:50 AM
Arrival
Sched.11:05 AM
Departure
Sched.11:06 AM
Arrival
Sched.11:39 AM
Departure
Sched.11:40 AM
Arrival
Sched.11:57 AM
Departure
Sched.11:59 AM
Arrival
Sched.12:20 PM
Departure
Sched.12:21 PM
Arrival
Sched.1:00 PM
Departure
Sched.1:02 PM
Arrival
Sched.1:26 PM
Departure
Sched.1:28 PM
Arrival
Sched.1:41 PM
Scheduled times only: Amtrak has not reported this run yet, so delays and track changes are not shown.
Delay history

Average daily delay over the last 30 days

On time
27%
Avg delay
14.6 min
on 184 arrivals
Max delay
1 hr 44 min
Recorded runs
29

Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.

Runs with delay measurements: 29

Amtrak 72 is an Amtrak Piedmont train. See all Piedmont trains. See how often Piedmont runs on time.

Typical schedule

Stops and times for Amtrak 72 from Charlotte to Raleigh Union on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.

StopArrivalDeparture
Charlotte—10:25 AM
Kannapolis10:49 AM10:50 AM
Salisbury11:05 AM11:06 AM
Lexington11:22 AM11:22 AM
High Point11:49 AM11:50 AM
Greensboro12:07 PM12:09 PM
Burlington12:30 PM12:31 PM
Durham1:09 PM1:11 PM
Cary1:36 PM1:38 PM
North Carolina State Fair1:45 PM1:45 PM
Raleigh Union2:10 PM—

Amtrak 72: the last 4 weeks

Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 27 runs on 27 days, 170 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.

On time
25%
Average delay
14.8 min
Worst delay
1 hr 44 min
on Oct 17
Stops
11
Days observed
27
Runs observed
27

Frequently asked questions

What time does Amtrak 72 depart?

Amtrak 72 usually departs Charlotte at 10:25 AM. Actual times may vary.

How many stops does Amtrak 72 make?

Amtrak 72 makes 11 stops between Charlotte and Raleigh Union.

Is Amtrak 72 on time?

From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 72 arrived on time or early 25% of the time over 170 recorded arrivals on 27 days. It ran 14.8 min late on average. Its worst delay was 1 hr 44 min, on October 17, 2026.

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