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National Train Travel

Celebrate National Train Day 2012 on May 12th

The 5th Annual National Train Day is May 12, 2012 sponsored by Amtrak.Across the United States, cities and communities will be hosting events which...
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Rail travel is eco-friendly way to visit National Parks

It probably is not really a coincidence that Earth Day and National Parks Week (April 21-29) coincide, but the lucky coincidence is a perfect...
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Folkston to host annual Railwatch on April 14th

Railwatch returns to Folkston this weekend as hundreds of visitors converge on the small South Georgia community to share their love of railroading...
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Rising fuel costs make rail travel an affordable vacation option

The steady rise in fuel prices sweeping the country is making travelers rethink their summer travel plans as they begin to consider the increased...
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Amtrak exhibit train to vist Biden Station in Wilmington

Wilmington, Delaware is the home to the Amtrak Consolidated National Operations Center which is the nerve-center for Amtrak operations. It is also...
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Amtrak Exhibit Train visits Charleston, South Carolina March 24 and 25

The popular 40th Anniversary Exhibit train fromAmtrakwill be making its' only visit in the Palmetto State of South Carolina this weekend in...
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Amtrak Exhibit Train visits Raleigh this weekend

The popular 40th Anniversary Exhibit train from Amtrak will be making two visits in the Tarheel state of North Carolina in March.This weekend, the...
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Amtrak recovering from Michigan wreck

Amtrak plans to operate all Wolverine Service trains between Pontiac/Detroit and Chicago on Thursday, February 2, with the exception of alternate...
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Ghost of the San Marcos Railway Station

For several months in the late 1880’s, a beautiful young woman walked down the road to the railroad depot in San Marcos, Texas just before...
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Amtrak has big plans for 2012

With demand for intercity passenger rail service on the rise as demonstrated by yet another year of record ridership, Amtrak is moving forward with...
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