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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, 2019033

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, 2019096

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, 20190218

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, 20190138

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, 2019090

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, 20190191

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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Amtrak Offers 50% Off Flash Sale

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

by Michael BeenerFriday, August 16, 2019Saturday, August 17, 20190208

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, 20190446

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, 20190307

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, 20190333

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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Historic Springfield Union Station Restoration Complete

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

by Michael BeenerTuesday, June 11, 2019Tuesday, June 11, 20190259

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, 20190568

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, 20190316

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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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, 20190417

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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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, 20190516

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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Amtrak Adds Trains for the Tulip Time Festival in May

Michael BeenerSunday, April 7, 2019Sunday, April 7, 2019

by Michael BeenerSunday, April 7, 2019Sunday, April 7, 20190512

See five million blooming tulips — not brake lights and toll booths — this May 4 and 11 when Amtrak and the Michigan Department of...

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Amtrak Offers Unprank Sale for Travel in the Northeast

Michael BeenerMonday, April 1, 2019Tuesday, April 2, 2019

by Michael BeenerMonday, April 1, 2019Tuesday, April 2, 20190402

Passengers who are traveling with Amtrak today—April 1—are invited to join in a special onboard karaoke competition hosted in the Quiet Car. April Fools! All...

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Amtrak Increases Weekday Service to Norfolk, Virginia

Michael BeenerMonday, March 4, 2019Monday, March 4, 2019

by Michael BeenerMonday, March 4, 2019Monday, March 4, 20190393

Starting today, the Amtrak Northeast Regional will offer two weekday departures from Norfolk, VA., giving passengers more convenience for travel to Washington, D.C., and the...

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Amtrak to provide matching funds for Southwest Chief route

Michael BeenerThursday, February 28, 2019Thursday, February 28, 2019

by Michael BeenerThursday, February 28, 2019Thursday, February 28, 20190440

Amtrak has informed federal, state and local officials along the route of the daily Southwest Chief that, with the enactment of the recent full-year funding bill by...

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Amtrak Offers 2-for-1 Valentine’s Day Sale

Parker McDonaldThursday, February 14, 2019Sunday, February 17, 2019

by Parker McDonaldThursday, February 14, 2019Sunday, February 17, 20190410

Amtrak wants to show customers how much we love them with its Valentine’s Day Buy One Get One Free Sale. Starting today through Monday, February 18,...