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Announcements, FYI

Maple Syrup Festival Train Ride

Train Rides – Shepherd to Mt. Pleasant

On Saturday April 30th a train will depart the Shepherd Train Depot and run to the Mountain Town Station Depot in Mt. Pleasant.

Train departs the Shepherd Depot hourly from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pricing is $10.00 per person / round trip.

There will also be a Dinner Train leaving Mountain Town Station at 5:00 pm. The Dinner Train will be $70.00 & up, including all the beer and wine you would like. You must be 21 years or older to take part in the wine and beer tasting.

There will be a special wine and beer tasting in the Club Car. The price is $35.00 per person. Tickets are available at the following locations:

  • Shepherd Depot
  • The Hair Razor in Shepherd
  • Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant

More info:

Announcements, FYI

Travel Michigan this Spring and Save 15%

The Midwest winter does everything big. Big snow. Big cold. And thanks to Amtrak — big savings. It’s over and now it’s time to get out. When you travel this spring on select Michigan routes, you’ll save 15% when you book your trip by April 29, 2011.

Save on all Michigan routes: the Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine. You’ll see beautiful sights like Lake Michigan, the windy city, and travel as far as Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan.

Whether you’re visiting friends or family, or heading to your favorite getaway spot, you’ll be sure to find a route that fits your travel wants, as well as your budget needs. With more comfort, less stress and great amenities, your experience can get started before you leave the station.

You have many ways to get out this winter — and many ways to save. Get 15% off your Michigan travel.

Terms and Conditions: 
  • Valid for 15% off the regular (full) adult rail fare.
  • Valid for sale through April 29, 2011.
  • Valid for travel January 4 – April 30, 2011.
  • Blackout dates:
     – February 18 and 21, 2011
     – April 22 and 24 – 25, 2011
  • Valid for travel on the following services: Blue Water, Pere Marquette, and Wolverine.
  • Advance reservations are required a minimum of one day prior to travel.
  • Up to two children ages 2-15 may accompany each adult at half the regular (full) adult rail fare.
  • Seating is limited, seats may not be available on all trains at all times.
  • Valid for Coach seats only; upgrade to Business class is allowed upon payment of full applicable accommodation fees.
  • Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased and upon which the discount is based.
  • Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
  • Not combinable with any other discount offer.
  • Other restrictions may apply.

Visiti http://www.amtrak.com to book your trip.

Announcements, FYI

Put winter behind you aboard Amtrak

Discounted fares available on Chicago Hub routes

Amtrak Press Release: 

Make tracks from record-setting winter weather and rising fuel prices by taking advantage of discounted fares on Amtrak trains in Midwest. Adult fare discounts up to 20 percent are available by using the fare codes listed below for travel from now through April 30.  

Discounts are available on Amtrak routes between Chicago and downstate Illinois, including on Lincoln Service, Illini/Saluki and Illinois Zephyr/Carl Sandburg. In addition, savings are available on Wolverine Service, Pere Marquette and Blue Water routes between Chicago and Michigan and on the Missouri River Runner between Kansas City and St. Louis.  

     Below are just a few of the special prices available (adult fares, each way, as low as): 

     

 
Chicago  
to  
 

 
Springfield  
 

 
$14.40  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
Detroit  
 

 
$26.35  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
St. Louis  
 

 
$19.20  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
Grand Rapids  
 

 
$25.50  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
Carbondale  
 

 
$25.60  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
Port Huron  
 

 
$23.80  
 

 
Chicago  
 

 
to  
 

 
Quincy  
 

 
$20.80  
 

 
Kansas City  
 

 
to  
 

 
St. Louis  
 

 
$22.10  
 

 
 
Terms and conditions vary, but big savings are possible by using Amtrak fare codes V427 for the Illinois trains, V804 for the Michigan routes and V328 for the Missouri trains. The fare codes must be used to take advantage of these low fares. Restrictions and some black-out dates apply, with details listed under the Deals tab on Amtrak.com.  

 

FYI

Report identifies high-speed rail corridors with greatest ridership potential

From Metro Magazine

High-speed rail corridors connecting populous regions with large job centers, rail transit networks, and existing air markets were found to have the greatest potential to attract ridership, according to a new study.

The study, released Tuesday by America 2050, identifies the high-speed rail corridors with the greatest potential to attract ridership in each of the nation’s “megaregions” — networks of metropolitan regions that collectively contain more than 70 percent of U.S. population and jobs.

Corridors connecting populous regions with large job centers, rail transit networks, and existing air markets scored best. The study also recommends that the federal government adopt a quantitative approach to evaluating future investment in high-speed rail.

Read more: http://www.metro-magazine.com/News/Story/2011/01/Report-identifies-HSR-corridors-with-greatest-ridership-potential.aspx

Announcements, FYI, News

Amtrak announces 40th anniversary activities, adds Cascades Wi-Fi service

From Progressive Railroading

Amtrak officials are preparing a slate of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the national intercity passenger railroad.

The anniversary is May 1, but special events already have begun, including the unveiling of the first of four P-42 diesel-electric locomotives with historic paint schemes that entered regular revenue service in Chicago on Jan. 30. All four locomotives will be in service by April 30 and will operate on trains across Amtrak’s national network.

On May 7, a 40th anniversary exhibit train will debut for National Train Day in Washington, D.C. The anniversary exhibit, which will travel across the country for a year, will feature two locomotives with historic paint schemes and renovated baggage cars to display memorabilia such as vintage advertising, past menus, dinnerware, period uniforms and photographs from each of the past four decades. In spring, a website will be launched with historical information, anniversary event schedule, photo archive and videos.

In other Amtrak news, riders on the Cascades service operating between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Eugene, Ore., now will be able to connect to the Internet through a free Wi-Fi service known as AmtrakConnect.

More than 838,000 riders traveled on Amtrak Cascades in 2010, setting a 16-year high for total ridership. Wi-Fi service has been the most requested amenity by Amtrak Cascade passengers, according to Amtrak.

Source: http://www.progressiverailroading.com/prdailynews/news.asp?id=25672