{"id":12108,"date":"2023-08-22T19:31:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T00:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=12108"},"modified":"2023-08-22T19:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T00:31:25","slug":"amtrak-airo-trainsets-ordered-to-meet-surging-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=12108","title":{"rendered":"Amtrak Airo Trainsets Ordered to Meet Surging Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Washington, D.C. \u2013 Amtrak executed a contract option to order 10 additional\u00a0Amtrak Airo\u00a0trainsets as demand for passenger rail travel exceeds expectations. This brings the total contract order to 83 trainsets. The first\u00a0Amtrak Airo\u00a0trainset is scheduled to debut in 2026 and these new trains will operate on routes throughout the country. The Amtrak Airo\u00a0trainsets are being manufactured in California by Siemens <strong>(OTC: SIEGY)<\/strong> A.G. of Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently in production, the&nbsp;new trains will elevate the customer journey.&nbsp;Features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcba Spacious, Comfortable Seats:&nbsp;<\/strong>Loaded with features and improvements:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated power, USB-C ports, seatback tablet and phone holders, bigger and sturdier tray tables and adjustable cup holders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contoured seat cushions, enhanced leg room, individual arm rests and adjustable headrests \u2013 all with a focus on ergonomics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\uddfa Trip and Train Navigation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bolder, color-coded signage to identify amenities and differentiate classes of service, both on board and on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0d Greener Impact:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More fuel efficient, producing 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated water stations on each trainset, providing chilled and filtered hydration, while reducing the need for disposable plastic bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd33&nbsp;<strong>Modern<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Tech<\/strong>: New 5G Wi-Fi and digital information systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u267f Enhanced Accessibility:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spacious and accessible restrooms, vestibules and Caf\u00e9 cars with integrated boarding equipment for customers with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inductive hearing technology to assist with onboard announcements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf7d Caf\u00e9 Car:&nbsp;<\/strong>Contemporary food service allows for a grab-and-go experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udebd Restrooms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Touchless with spacious, accessible interiors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcbb Business Class:&nbsp;<\/strong>Increased space between customers, offering double and single seats, wider arm rests, additional outlets, footrests and improved ambiance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Lighting:&nbsp;<\/strong>Enhanced lighting provides a softer yet functional interior with individual reading lights at each seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83e\uddf3 Luggage:<\/strong>&nbsp;Access to ample storage space for baggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the link below to watch the video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Amtrak Airo \u2013 A New Era of Rail\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V3-EIFeM27U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C. \u2013 Amtrak executed a contract option to order 10 additional\u00a0Amtrak Airo\u00a0trainsets as demand for passenger rail travel exceeds expectations. 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