Amtrak Virginia Introduces Additional Service Between Richmond, Va. And Washington, D.C.
Tickets now available for new roundtrip with additional one-seat trip for travel as far north as Boston
RICHMOND - Beginning July 20, Amtrak Virginia expands daily round-trip service between Richmond, Washington D.C. and points north along the Northeast Corridor.
With this new train, hourly morning departures are available from Richmond’s Staples Mill Station to the Northeast Corridor and more convenient afternoon return trips are available from Washington, DC. The total number of morning departures from Richmond to Washington is now five, with six return departures available in the afternoon and evening. The new frequency between Richmond and Washington is the second state-supported train in Virginia which became Amtrak’s 15th state partner with the launch of service between Lynchburg and the Northeast Corridor last October. The new train has Virginia stops at the Staples Mill, Ashland, Fredericksburg, Quantico, Woodbridge and Alexandria stations. Passengers may travel directly to destinations along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor as far north as Boston and never have to change trains.
Passengers may book travel today on the new roundtrip which begins service on July 20, and can save with discounts available on fares for kids, seniors, AAA members and members of the military. Visit www.amtrak.com/deals for more information. Sample one-way fares include $23 between Richmond’s Staples Mill Station and Washington, DC and $57 between Staples Mill and Philadelphia.
The new service is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of a three-year pilot program designed to provide more transportation options for Virginians. The pilot program also includes new service between Lynchburg and the Northeast corridor that began in October 2009.
About Amtrak Virginia
Amtrak Virginia is a partnership between the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Amtrak to provide more rail travel choices in Virginia. The Lynchburg train was initiated in October 2009, and serves the following Virginia stations: Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Burke Centre and Alexandria. A second Amtrak Virginia train will be introduced in summer 2010 from Richmond to the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak Virginia service promotes economic, tourism and environmental benefits. See www.amtrakvirginia.com for more information.
About Amtrak
As the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company’s history. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day—at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph)—to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the partner of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for several commuter rail agencies. Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.
