20th Century Rider
Engineer
Just received a really hopeful and positive message from Amtrak boasting it's 50th year, and showing a picture of the new Acela. My personal inclination is to be very positive and hopeful as an Amtrak passenger. We are tackling the pandemic and the economy... and we have a president who is pro-Amtrak. Earlier I had posted a thread... looking ahead the next three years. Perhaps that thread could be merged with this.
But any positive news from Amtrak certainly builds momentum for the future of Rail travel in America! Below is the message from Bill Flynn...
Dear [passengers],
Although 2020 wasn't the year we planned for, we're more excited than ever to welcome 2021 and share all the great enhancements we have planned for you.
This year celebrates 50 years of Amtrak®.
For five decades, Amtrak has helped connect America by transforming a classic form of transportation. We look forward to the next 50 years and beyond of providing you with a safe, efficient and reliable travel experience.
Along with our continued commitment to safety and delivering a New Standard of Travel, here are few more things you can look forward to this year:
Moynihan Train Hall is now open.
Located across from New York Penn Station at 8th Avenue in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building, this new train hall is designed to relieve crowding and improve passenger comfort and security. Other improvements include reserved waiting rooms with restrooms, a skylit boarding concourse, and premium retail and food shops. The new and improved Metropolitan Lounge® is also open and offers a business center, private restrooms, complimentary WiFi, a spacious balcony overlooking the train hall and more. Take a virtual tour.
We continue our efforts in sustainable travel.
As we look to the future, sustainability remains a key focus. Riding on Amtrak is 47% more energy efficient than traveling by car and 33% more efficient than domestic air travel. Together, we will play an important role in contributing to a sustainable future.
The debut of our new Acela® fleet.
Later in 2021, we will be introducing our new, state-of-the-art, high-speed Acela trainsets. These new trainsets will redefine the customer experience on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor by providing world-class accommodations and amenities, contactless features and an even more comfortable ride.
As we continue to look ahead, we're excited to travel forward, together. That means taking you to new places, as well as providing you with improved accommodations and better experiences on board and in our stations.
I want to thank you for choosing Amtrak. We look forward to seeing you on board soon.
Sincerely,
Bill Flynn
But any positive news from Amtrak certainly builds momentum for the future of Rail travel in America! Below is the message from Bill Flynn...
Dear [passengers],
Although 2020 wasn't the year we planned for, we're more excited than ever to welcome 2021 and share all the great enhancements we have planned for you.
This year celebrates 50 years of Amtrak®.
For five decades, Amtrak has helped connect America by transforming a classic form of transportation. We look forward to the next 50 years and beyond of providing you with a safe, efficient and reliable travel experience.
Along with our continued commitment to safety and delivering a New Standard of Travel, here are few more things you can look forward to this year:
Moynihan Train Hall is now open.
Located across from New York Penn Station at 8th Avenue in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building, this new train hall is designed to relieve crowding and improve passenger comfort and security. Other improvements include reserved waiting rooms with restrooms, a skylit boarding concourse, and premium retail and food shops. The new and improved Metropolitan Lounge® is also open and offers a business center, private restrooms, complimentary WiFi, a spacious balcony overlooking the train hall and more. Take a virtual tour.
We continue our efforts in sustainable travel.
As we look to the future, sustainability remains a key focus. Riding on Amtrak is 47% more energy efficient than traveling by car and 33% more efficient than domestic air travel. Together, we will play an important role in contributing to a sustainable future.
The debut of our new Acela® fleet.
Later in 2021, we will be introducing our new, state-of-the-art, high-speed Acela trainsets. These new trainsets will redefine the customer experience on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor by providing world-class accommodations and amenities, contactless features and an even more comfortable ride.
As we continue to look ahead, we're excited to travel forward, together. That means taking you to new places, as well as providing you with improved accommodations and better experiences on board and in our stations.
I want to thank you for choosing Amtrak. We look forward to seeing you on board soon.
Sincerely,
Bill Flynn