WASHINGTON – In anticipation of the busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak is prepared to accommodate the surge of holiday travelers with additional trains and added capacity – operating every available passenger railcar. Tickets sell out quickly, so customers are encouraged to plan ahead and book tickets early. In response to customer demand, Amtrak Acela Express (Boston – […]
Amtrak Ready for Thanksgiving Travel
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016Pets, bikes welcome on select trains in Virginia, Northeast WASHINGTON – The Thanksgiving travel season will soon be under way and Amtrak and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are prepared to accommodate additional customers traveling on the Northeast Regional during the busiest travel week of the year. The Northeast Regional provides […]
Amtrak Preparing for Thanksgiving Rush with Expanded Schedules, More Seats
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016Additional trains and added capacity planned throughout system WASHINGTON – In anticipation of the busiest travel period of the year, Amtrak is preparing to accommodate the expected surge of holiday travelers with additional trains and extra seats on several routes in the Northeast, Midwest and West Coast. Amtrak will operate every available passenger rail car […]