National Train Day Means Amtrak is Still Chugging Along
Fish out that old conductor's cap and choo-choo whistle from your youth (or your model-railroading days) and prepare to remember that other methods of cross-country transportation exist aside from the airplane. On May 9, Amtrak will celebrate "National Train Day," bringing awareness to the fact that they not only still exist, but have loyal customers and architectural gems of hub stations.
This may only be their second annual shindig, but it commemorates the day of the creation of the first transcontinental railroad and the last 140 years of (somewhat) successful chugging along from coast-to-coast on the US rail system. To envelop current train travelers in this history and invite potential customers to "Discover the Rail Way," Amtrak is hosting events in their Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles stations. No doubt the live music, interactive green exhibits, "VIP" appearances, kids corner, and educational exhibits will go well with your pre-train cinnabon and coffee.
For Amtrak Guest Rewards members, May 9 means a tad more action than some dioramas; travel with Amtrak on this day for quadruple loyalty points, or settle for double points on any trip between now and May 8. If ever there was a reason to hop the train versus the plane for a quickie jaunt to Boston or Santa Fe, then this is it; heaven knows we need all the perks we can get in this travel climate.
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