www.amtrak.com
As the largest passenger
rail company operating in the United States, Amtrak® is a vital
transportation service for both domestic and international passengers.
Travel by train across the USA is more popular than ever -- a record 25
million passengers chose Amtrak last year, representing the third straight
year of record ridership.
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An average of more than
69,000 passengers ride on up to 300 Amtrak trains per day. On average,
there are nearly twice as many passengers on an Amtrak train than
there are on a domestic airline flight.
The Northeast Corridor is the busiest railroad in North America, with
more than 1,700 trains operating over some portion of the
Washington-Boston route. Every day, an average of approximately
777,000 people depend on commuter rail services operated by Amtrak or
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With more than 500 station
stops in 46 states, Amtrak makes it easy for you to go where you want.
With more than 22,000 miles of track covering the country, there are many
options for travel. Recent improvements to the Amtrak website, including
the launch of the Spanish site, make travel planning easier than ever.
Aboard Amtrak’s long distance trains, passengers can travel across the
country and see the America that most people only know from books. New
York City is a great point from which to start a cross-country trip.
Aboard the Silver Meteor, you can travel to Miami where you can enjoy the
music and excitement of South Beach and scores of other attractions. Or
head for Chicago, the City of Broad Shoulders, aboard the Lake Shore
Limited. From there, head west toward the Great Plains on the Empire
Builder, which travels through some of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring
country to be found anywhere.
One of the best ways for international travellers to see the country is by
purchasing a USA Rail® Pass. Depending on the region, Amtrak offers 5-day,
15-day and 30-day passes for unlimited travel. Travel can take place on as
many days as desired during this time period. This includes offering four
different passes that cover travel in the northeast, east, west as well as
nationwide. International visitors can now purchase a USA Rail Pass online
at any time. Visit Amtrak.com today to learn more.
www.amtrak.com
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