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To commemorate<\/em> 20 years of Acela<\/em> service throughout the Northeast Corridor (NEC),Amtrak is Acela-<\/em>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, D.C. The sale is available for purchase from Tuesday, Nov. 10, to Thursday, Nov. 12 and is valid for travel between Nov. 16 through Dec. 17 with blackout dates during Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24, 25, and 28 through 30) and on Fridays and Sundays. Other restrictions may apply and the fare may not be available on all departures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of its\u00a0partnership with experts from the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Amtrak\u2019s new, enhanced safety initiatives and amenities, including the recently introduced\u00a0Reserved Seating<\/a>\u00a0offering, will continue to be in effect for customers and employees on our trains and at our stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCelebrating 20 years of\u00a0Acela\u00a0<\/em>service is an incredible milestone that we are proud to celebrate. We would like to thank our customers and give them a chance to see the changes we\u2019ve made to the experience by offering an exceptionally low fare of only $20,\u201d said Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Roger Harris. \u201cFor anyone\u00a0who has been curious about the premium travel experience on our flagship product, this is your chance to ride\u00a0Acela<\/em>\u00a0for a special, low fare that is only available for two days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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