From 3/26 Trains Magazine News update:
Good to hear!Trains win victory against planes
March 26, 2008
HARRISBURG, Pa. - U.S. Airways connecting carrier Colgan Air will end service from Harrisburg International Airport to New York's LaGuardia Airport April 6, primarily owing to competition from Amtrak, the Harrisburg Patriot-News reported.
Passengers expressed preference for Amtrak because it's cheaper, doesn't take much longer than flying, and because of delays to flights caused by airspace congestion around New York City.
On average, Colgan's flights between Harrisburg and LaGuardia were, on average, only 18 percent full last year.
Amtrak's schedules offer a one-way ticket for $47, with 10 percent off if a passenger orders tickets at least three days in advance. Colgan's airfares are between $99 and $169. While Colgan flights take only about 80 minutes compared to Amtrak's 3 ? hours, passengers must arrive at the airport well ahead of time to go through security.
Amtrak ridership in the upgraded Keystone Corridor is up 20 percent this fiscal year compared to last.
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