AMTRAK
About
Amtrak is the national passenger railroad of the United States, and for more than 50 years it has connected travelers to more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada. In Boston, its trains serve South Station, Back Bay and North Station, linking the city to the rest of the Northeast and the national rail network. The company describes its mission as connecting America and modernizing train travel.
Amtrak began service in 1971. From Boston, high-speed Acela trains and Northeast Regional service run along the Northeast Corridor through New York to Washington, D.C., and the long-distance Lake Shore Limited connects to Chicago. From North Station, the Downeaster runs north to Maine. Amtrak promotes rail as a safe, environmentally efficient way to travel, and the Meet Boston directory lists it for ground transportation and meeting services.
What to Know
- Travelers can book trips, check train status and access eTickets through the Amtrak app.
- Amtrak shares updates on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Business class and sleeper accommodations are available on many routes.
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