Title - AMTRAK OPERATES SPECIAL “AUTUMN EXPRESS” TRAIN

AMTRAK OPERATES SPECIAL “AUTUMN EXPRESS” TRAIN
Unique excursion trip provides scenic fall views
WILMINGTON – Amtrak invites passengers to experience the splendor of fall aboard the
inaugural “Autumn Express.” Tickets are now on sale for this one-day-only special train, which
departs from and returns to Philadelphia 30th Street Station on Saturday, Nov. 2, and affords
scenic views of historic railroad sites throughout Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The train will travel the Northeast Corridor to Perryville, Md., then make a rare trip up the
historic Port Road Branch (usually off limits to passenger traffic) along the Susquehanna River,
passing through Enola Yard, crossing the Shocks Mill and Rockville bridges before continuing
over the Columbia Secondary and back to Philadelphia via Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor through
scenic Lancaster County.
“This unique excursion is an exciting opportunity for passengers and a new venture for
Amtrak,” explained DJ Stadtler, Amtrak vice president of operations. “In addition to exploring
rare mileage, the ‘Autumn Express’ is a first of its kind charter train which we’ll test as a
potential new revenue source for America’s Railroad.”
The train will consist of a P-42 locomotive, Horizon coach cars(with larger “picture”
windows to take in the view) and café car. Tickets cost $89 for adults and are half-priced for
children ages 2-15. All tickets include a boxed lunch and free souvenir tote bag emblazoned
with the special “Autumn Express” inaugural logo. Other commemorative merchandise will be
available for purchase aboard the train and special announcements will be made highlighting key
landmarks along the route.
Passengers may purchase tickets online at Amtrak.com or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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