WASHINGTON – Amtrak today announced that it is making rail travel a better value than ever before with a rollback in coach fares on many of its routes from coast-to-coast. These new fares, which are available beginning today, are up to 25 percent less than previous fares.
“With this rollback in fares, we hope to not only stimulate interest in rail travel, but also to provide a draw for the travel industry as a whole,” said Barbara J. Richardson, Amtrak’s vice president of marketing and sales. “Combined with our Winter Promotion, passengers have another reason to take Amtrak, whether they are traveling for business or for pleasure.”
With Amtrak’s Winter Promotion, companions travel for free and a 25 percent discount is available for those traveling solo. This promotion may be combined with Amtrak’s new fare rollback, making travel this winter on Amtrak a must.
The fare rollback is available for coach travel on most of Amtrak’s long distance routes but does not apply to travel between cities in the Northeast Corridor. In addition, on some routes, fares for sleeping accommodations may also be discounted. The new fares are available online at www.amtrak.com, by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL or through a local travel agent. All fares are subject to availability.
Amtrak’s new fares are available on routes including:
- East: Carolinian, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Auto Train (auto fees not discounted)
- South: City of New Orleans, Crescent, Heartland Flyer, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle
- Midwest: Ann Rutledge, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, International, Lake Shore Limited, Mules, Pennsylvanian, Pere Marquette, State House, Three Rivers
- West: California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief
Amtrak’s Winter Promotion
With Amtrak’s Winter Promotion, when passengers purchase one ticket, they will receive a companion’s ticket for free. Passengers traveling solo will receive a 25 percent discount. Combined with the fare rollback, the Winter Promotion offers incredibly competitive fares for travel on many of Amtrak’s routes.
These deals are available for sale Jan. 7 through Feb. 15, 2003 for travel Jan. 10 through Aug. 28, 2003.
To take advantage of the Winter Promotion, passengers should log onto www.amtrak.com, call 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit a local travel agent and mention code H255 for the free companion fare and code H259 for the discount for single travelers.
Families traveling together can enjoy even greater savings. On Amtrak, up to two children, ages 2 to 15 can accompany each fare-paying adult at 50 percent off. That means that for families, two adults may travel using the free companion offer with up to four children traveling at half price.
The Winter Promotion discounts are in addition to Amtrak’s new everyday low fares but may not be combined with any other promotions and are not available on the Downeaster, Metroliner, and Acela Express services. Reservations are required at least three days prior to travel, and passengers using the free companion offer must travel together.
Tickets may be upgraded to include sleeping accommodations upon payment of the applicable charges. Fares are non-refundable once purchased. The Winter Promotion is not valid on any departure requiring the purchase of a peak or unrestricted fare. Other restrictions and holiday blackout dates do apply.
