WASHINGTON – Customers can soon take advantage of more opportunities
to travel by train as Amtrak increases daily service between Norfolk, Va., and
Boston. Beginning in March, customers in the waterfront city and surrounding
areas will be able to choose from two daily departures of the Amtrak Northeast Regional when planning travel
to the Northeast.
Amtrak provides a same-seat trip to and from Norfolk, and makes
intermediate stops in Richmond, Washington,
D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and other cities along the
Northeast Corridor. The Norfolk station is also a stop for the Thruway
bus connection for service to the Amtrak station in Newport News.
Amtrak and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) partner to provide intercity
passenger rail service throughout the Commonwealth. Amtrak service returned to
Norfolk in 2012, and in Roanoke in 2017.
“Amtrak service is a vital alternative in the Commonwealth’s
overall transportation solution,” said Joe McHugh, Vice President,
State-Supported Business Development for Amtrak. “DRPT and other partners work
together to meet the increasing demand for passenger rail service and provide
additional capacity.”
Customers experience a comfortable and enjoyable way to
travel on a national network serving more than 500 destinations, and benefits
such as a free and generous baggage policy, free Wi-Fi, no middle seat and an easy,
streamlined boarding process.
The Amtrak Northeast
Regional features Coach and Business Class offering outlets for mobile
devices. The Café Car offers sandwiches, salads, snacks and hot and cold
beverages, including a variety of wine, beer and soda.