Fast+Facts

FAST FACTS:

Standard Gauge: The distance between the inside edges of the rails of standard gauge track is 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm). Standard Time Zones: There are 24 Time Zones. Each time zone next to each other is one hour apart. There are 5 in the United States: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, and Alaskan.