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Making the Most of Your Train Travels Why you will love trains more than you love planes for travel.

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Making the Most of Your

Train TravelsWhy you will love trains more than

you love planes for travel.

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Trains are making a HUGE

Comeback!

51% increase in train passengers in Amtrak

alone from 2001 to 2013

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October 2012 to September

2013

Amtrak welcomed nearly 31.6 million passengers

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Pennsylvania Station in New York sees

650,000 passengers a day

Source: cnn.com

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Why People Prefer Trains

• more comfortable• no tight security• no traffic• cheaper

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Why People Prefer Trains

• scenic route• Old-world charm• leisure time

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What To Expect:

• plenty of suburban stops• more time in your hands• expensive onboard food• friendly co-passengers

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What To Pack:

• food and snacks• blanket and/or sweaters

(for long-haul travel)• preferred source of

entertainment

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Don’t Forget:

• your ticket! • extra cash• fully charge devices• grab a window seat

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While Onboard, You Can :

• be friendly• watch the scenery• prepare for your

destination• catch a nap

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Stay Safe and Enjoy!Trains are faster, friendlier, and more

fun to ride than cars, buses, or planes. So why not book your travel

today?