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Amtrak Adds Options to Service between Pittsburgh and New York City

Michael BeenerSaturday, October 19, 2019Saturday, October 19, 2019

by Michael BeenerSaturday, October 19, 2019Saturday, October 19, 20190135

As part of a collaborative ongoing effort, Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have introduced a checked bicycle service on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian, which...

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Amtrak and Metrolink Add More Trains in Southern California

Michael BeenerMonday, October 14, 2019Monday, October 14, 2019

by Michael BeenerMonday, October 14, 2019Monday, October 14, 20190187

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Amtrak introduces 13th Pacific Surfliner between Los Angeles and San DiegoMetrolink’s Orange County Line will see additional trains to and from Los Angeles...

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All Aboard! Amtrak’s Acela Nonstop Starts Today

Michael BeenerMonday, September 23, 2019Monday, September 23, 2019

by Michael BeenerMonday, September 23, 2019Monday, September 23, 20190310

Traveling throughout the Northeast between Washington, DC, New York City, and Boston comes with its fair share of challenges, no matter what mode of transport....

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Amtrak Offers 35% Discounts in Honor of Grandparents

Michael BeenerFriday, September 6, 2019Saturday, September 7, 2019

by Michael BeenerFriday, September 6, 2019Saturday, September 7, 20190180

Being a grandparent has many perks, including a 35% discount when traveling on Amtrak. Heading into Grandparents Day this weekend, Amtrak is offering a 35...

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Amtrak Reveals Interiors of New Acela Trains

Michael BeenerThursday, September 5, 2019Sunday, September 22, 2019

by Michael BeenerThursday, September 5, 2019Sunday, September 22, 20190123

It is no surprise that the Northeast Corridor between Washington, DC, New York City, and Boston is a priced possession for Amtrak. With constraints to...

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New Amtrak Service Starting in Massachusetts

Michael BeenerThursday, August 29, 2019Thursday, August 29, 2019

by Michael BeenerThursday, August 29, 2019Thursday, August 29, 20190227

Starting tomorrow, Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT, is launching a new state-supported seven day a week passenger train called the Valley Flyer. The new addition will...

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Virgin Trains Celebrates One Million Ride Mark

Michael BeenerTuesday, August 20, 2019Sunday, September 15, 2019

by Michael BeenerTuesday, August 20, 2019Sunday, September 15, 20190130

Debuting in January of 2018, Brightline, now Virgin Trains, set out to transform passenger train service in Florida. First with service between Miami and Fort...

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Amtrak Offers 50% Off Flash Sale

Michael BeenerFriday, August 16, 2019Saturday, August 17, 2019

by Michael BeenerFriday, August 16, 2019Saturday, August 17, 20190243

Seattle to Santa Barbara. Omaha to Denver. Toledo to Washington, DC. Amtrak is offering a quick two-day flash sale to see America this fall. The September...

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Amtrak to Introduce Nonstop Acela Service in Northeast

Michael BeenerFriday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

by Michael BeenerFriday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 20190484

Traveling in the Northeast between Washington, DC and New York City has always been strong, and since the debut of the Acela Express service in...

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Amtrak Adds Service for Comic-Con Weekend

Michael BeenerWednesday, July 17, 2019Wednesday, July 17, 2019

by Michael BeenerWednesday, July 17, 2019Wednesday, July 17, 20190334

Heading to San Diego for the 50th anniversary of Comic-Con International? You can skip the freeway traffic, hotel parking fees, and take the Amtrak Pacific...

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Get Away with Amtrak’s 40% Off Sale

Michael BeenerTuesday, July 9, 2019Friday, July 12, 2019

by Michael BeenerTuesday, July 9, 2019Friday, July 12, 20190356

Denver. Miami. Austin. Santa Barbara. The options are endless with the return of Amtrak’s popular “Amtrak Across America” sale. Whether you are wanting to visit...

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Buffalo’s Historic Central Terminal Turns 90

Michael BeenerSaturday, June 22, 2019Saturday, June 22, 2019

by Michael BeenerSaturday, June 22, 2019Saturday, June 22, 20190344

Throughout the City of Buffalo, New York, in the western section of the state, historic transformations are taking place at multiple locations. One of these...

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Historic Springfield Union Station Restoration Complete

Michael BeenerTuesday, June 11, 2019Tuesday, June 11, 2019

by Michael BeenerTuesday, June 11, 2019Tuesday, June 11, 20190284

After extensive renovations, the historic Springfield Union Station in Springfield, MA has officially reopened. The station is home to Amtrak, the CT rail New Haven-Hartford-Springfield...

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Amtrak Offers 2-for-1 Sleeping Car Fare Sale

Michael BeenerTuesday, June 4, 2019Thursday, June 6, 2019

by Michael BeenerTuesday, June 4, 2019Thursday, June 6, 20190610

Seeing America gliding past your window is an experience that is something to behold. Waking up to it from the comfort of your own room...

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Amtrak Introduces Improved Schedules to San Joaquins in California

Michael BeenerMonday, May 20, 2019Tuesday, May 21, 2019

by Michael BeenerMonday, May 20, 2019Tuesday, May 21, 20190335

Traveling between the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Southern California becomes even easier starting today. Effective today, the Amtrak San Joaquins (San Francisco/Sacramento-Fresno-Bakersfield) now features...

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Metra Adding More Weekend Trains this Summer to Two Routes

Michael BeenerWednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

by Michael BeenerWednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 20190658

Metra this summer will increase weekend service as a pilot project on two lines – Rock Island (Joliet-Chicago) and UP Northwest (Harvard-Arlington Heights-Chicago) – to give customers more...

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Amtrak Northeast Offers BOGO Sale for Saturday Summer Travel

Parker McDonaldWednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

by Parker McDonaldWednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 20190451

With temperatures heating up in the Northeast, Amtrak is making it easier to enjoy the warm weather and weekends with your favorite travel partner through...

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Union Pacific Recreates Historic Steam Meet, Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad’s Completion

Michael BeenerThursday, May 9, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

by Michael BeenerThursday, May 9, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 20190521

Union Pacific hosted a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s completion. The ceremony was held today at Ogden Union Station, a day...

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Amtrak Winter Park Express Sets Records in 2019 Season

Michael BeenerTuesday, April 23, 2019Tuesday, April 23, 2019

by Michael BeenerTuesday, April 23, 2019Tuesday, April 23, 20190553

More than 19,200 tickets were purchased for 32 round-trips for the season that ended last month, an increase of about 7% from the 2018 season...

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Kids Ride Free on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on board Chicago’s Metra

Michael BeenerThursday, April 18, 2019Wednesday, April 24, 2019

by Michael BeenerThursday, April 18, 2019Wednesday, April 24, 20190505

Chicago’s commuter train service, Metra, will allow up to three children or young adults, 18 and under, to ride their trains for free with their...