On Thursday evening, Amtrak welcomed 20 DesignPhiladelphia industrial and product designers and students onboard trains at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in an effort to source potential sustainable delivery solutions at its “Food Delivery Design with Amtrak- Get Carried Away” design charrette.
Limited-time sale offers the perfect opportunity to Get Carried Away on Amtrak
WASHINGTON – The experience of traveling on Amtrak with someone special has never been better. Now when one person purchases a roomette or bedroom, a friend or loved one can join them for free. Ideal for two, Amtrak sleeping accommodations offer meals that are included in the price of a ticket on most routes, comfortable seating by day, and at night, chairs that convert into a comfortable bed. Available exclusively on Amtrak.com between Oct. 8-14, 2019, the sale is valid for travel from November 11, 2019 through April 8, 2020.*
“Recognizing the need to get more out of every moment, we wanted to offer our customers a truly unique way to experience the country,” said Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson. “With our sleeper sale, customers can share the experience while taking in some of the best views and sightseeing opportunities the United States has to offer.”
Here is a selection of special prices available during the sale with fares for two customers as low as:
| Pairing Cities | Roomette | Bedroom |
| Chicago – Emeryville | $496 | $875 |
| Los Angeles – Seattle | $383 | $712 |
| Chicago – New Orleans | $272 | $322 |
| Chicago – Whitefish | $436 | $724 |
| New Orleans – New York | $417 | $600 |
| Chicago – East Glacier Park | $426 | $703 |
| New Orleans – Washington, DC | $372 | $487 |
| Memphis – New Orleans | $155 | $186 |
| Los Angeles – New Orleans | $441 | $820 |
| Washington, DC – Miami** | $345 | $630 |
| New York – Atlanta | $349 | $537 |
| Boston – Chicago | $354 | $586 |
| **Price does not include meals |
While traveling, customers can move around the train, visit the cafe car for beverages or snacks and relax in the comfort of a private room. Choose a trip aboard the Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Crescent, Lake Shore Limited or Silver Meteor and experience our new flexible dining service – offered exclusively on these six routes. Customers can also book travel across the national network with sleeping accommodations on trains including the California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Silver Star, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.
Roomettes and bedrooms are complete with bed linens, pillows, temperature controls, lights, electrical outlets and a fold-down table. A dedicated sleeping car attendant will assist with meals, make and take down beds, assist with luggage, notify customers when their stop is close and share great stories of life on the rails.
All prices will be automatically discounted from the standard fare when accessing this promotion at amtrak.com/roomette-bogo, or by using the discount code V550 when booking their trip. Prices are as shown and cannot be combined with other discounts.
The offer is valid for one free companion rail fare traveling in the same roomette, bedroom or family bedroom with the purchase of one regular full adult fare. The free companion and full fare passengers must travel together in the same room and reserve in the same reservation. This offer is valid for sale between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14, 2019 and is valid for travel between Nov. 11, 2019 and April 8, 2020.* Blackout dates apply. The sale is not valid on the Auto Train. Other terms and conditions apply.
* Sale blackout dates: Nov. 21, 2019 – Dec. 3, 2019; Dec. 21, 2019 – Dec. 23, 2019; Dec. 27, 2019 – Jan. 3, 2020
Receive 30 percent off when booking trip to re-dedication event in celebration of African American history
STOCKTON, Calif. – In honor of Allensworth, the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans, Amtrak San Joaquins is offering special service to one of the year’s most commemorative events. Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory re-dedication event on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Customers can board the Amtrak San Joaquins train from Southern California, the Bay Area, Sacramento and points inbetween to take part in the annual celebration, featuring live history, square dancing, self-guided tours of historic buildings, historic games with prizes and entertainment.
Customers can save 30 percent off ticket purchases when booking the following trains that will take customers to Allensworth on October 12. Amtrak San Joaquins will also offer discounts for small or large groups that are attending the event:
The annual re-dedication is presented to renew the commitment of the citizens of California to help the Department of Parks and Recreation preserve the ethnically diverse history of the state. The town of Allensworth is located in the heart of the Central Valley, about 30 miles north of Bakersfield. In 1908, Allensworth was established as a town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Today the town is celebrated as a key historic icon and in 1974 California State Parks purchased the land to maintain it as a site for visitors to learn and explore Colonel’s house, historic schoolhouse, Baptist church and library.
Visitors interested in attending the re-dedication event can take Amtrak San Joaquins to the Allensworth station. From there, customers will be met by a free shuttle for a short ride to the main property.
Get carried away with up to 45% off travel when booking six passengers
WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced additional availability as part of its Share Fares deal, offering up to 45% off Amtrak travel. Inspiring customers to explore with friends and families by their side, Amtrak is offering more discounts as part of its Share Fares deal, now available on the Downeaster, Ethan Allen Express, Adirondack, Illinois Service, Wolverine Service, Blue Water, Pere Marquette, Missouri River Runner, Carolinian, Empire Service, Maple Leaf, Piedmont, Heartland Flyer, Cascades and San Joaquins.
Save big on winter travel during the Amtrak 35% off flash sale available for a limited time between September 25 – 27. The sale is valid for popular destinations throughout the Northeast with travel dates between Nov. 1 – Feb. 29, including travel on Acela, Northeast Regional, Downeaster, Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service (reserved only), Vermonter, Maple Leaf (within the U.S. only), Empire Service, Adirondack and Ethan Allen Express.
The Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), the national railroad safety education organization today mobilized more than 600 police and sheriff’s departments across the country for “Operation Clear Track,” the largest railroad safety detail in the United States. The third annual law enforcement initiative is one of several events to mark Rail Safety Week, which runs from September 22-28 nationwide.
Federal, state and local officials joined together with SEPTA, Amtrak and their honored guests to officially announce the completion of the Paoli Station Accessibility Improvements Project, a $48 million initiative to improve accessibility, safety and provide operational flexibility at the Paoli Train Station.
