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Amtrak Announces Skip I-95 with Ultra Low Auto Train Fares to Florida

WIL BALDWIN March 2, 2021

WASHINGTON – Amtrak is launching a limited-time fare sale for travelers to skip I-95 and travel nonstop from the Northeast to Florida onboard the Amtrak Auto Train. Tickets are available for purchase between March 2 –…

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Buy One Get One Free with the Amtrak Loves You Sale

WIL BALDWIN February 11, 2021

WASHINGTON – At Amtrak, we want to show customers how much we love them by offering a Valentine’s Day Buy One Get One Free Sale. Thursday, February 11, through Tuesday, February 16, customers can purchase one…

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Amtrak Seeking Contractors for New Carrollton Station Project

WIL BALDWIN January 22, 2021

WASHINGTON – Amtrak is transforming Northeast Corridor train travel by enhancing the customer experience, both in stations and on board trains. As part of this effort, Amtrak is currently accepting Letters of Interest from interested contractors until…

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Amtrak Celebrates 20 Years of Acela Travel with $20 Fares

WIL BALDWIN November 11, 2020

To commemorate 20 years of Acela service throughout the Northeast Corridor (NEC),Amtrak is Acela-celebrating by offering customers the opportunity to travel on its premium product one way in Business class for only $20 from anywhere between Boston and Washington,…

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Amtrak Requests Funding to Avoid Service and Employment Reductions

WIL BALDWIN October 11, 2020

Following regular discussion with Congress about our federal funding needs for Fiscal Year 2021, Amtrak submitted a letter to Congress formalizing our ongoing request for up to $4.857 billion this fiscal year for Amtrak and our partners.…

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Amtrak-Led Coalition Wins Another Southwest Chief Grant

WIL BALDWIN September 23, 2020

- $11.5 million will stabilize and improve Colorado - New Mexico segment WASHINGTON – Amtrak, committed to the national network of long-distance, interregional trains, is thanking the Federal Railroad Administration for a $5.6 million Consolidated…

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Amtrak and Penndot to Restore Daily Keystone Service

WIL BALDWIN July 4, 2020

New safety initiatives will continue to be in effect for customers and employees In coordination with state partners at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, beginning Monday, July 6, Amtrak is partially restoring full-length Keystone Service (New York –…

Amtrak Has Cancelled Winter Park Express Service

WIL BALDWIN March 15, 2020

Amtrak Has Cancelled the Winter Park Express service for the remainder of the 2019 - 2020 ski season. Customers with reservations on trains that are being modified will be contacted and typically be accommodated on trains with…

Amtrak Announces Updated Fares for Increased Savings

WIL BALDWIN February 24, 2020

On March 1, 2020, Amtrak is launching a series of updates to provide customers more options for savings. Amtrak is offering deeply discounted tickets and reduced fares. Keep an eye out for a variety of…

Amtrak Offers Additional Service in Mystic, CT and Westerly, RI with New, Modified Schedules

WIL BALDWIN February 12, 2020

Provides more efficient service to improve the travel experience and benefit customers throughout New England and the greater Northeast NEW YORK – Amtrak continues to prioritize upgrading the customer experience as travelers along the Northeast Corridor…