Amtrak National Train Day May 10th

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Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.

National Train Day May 10th

Amtrak, America's passenger railroad service, will celebrate National Train Day for the first time on May 10th, 2008. May 10th was chosen as National Train Day, to commemorate the "nation’s first transcontinental railroad" which began on May 10, 1869.

Amtrak will also be celebrating success, with increased passenger numbers and passenger enjoyment over the past several years. The event will consist of six weeks of festivities including musical performances, trip giveaways, exhibits and VIP appearances such as Al Roker and the New York Mets. On National Train Day, Amtrak will also offer special discounts on train fare.

Amtrak History

Amtrak began service in May 1971, after Congress created the passenger train corporation to take over the rail lines, previously run by private freight lines. In 2007, more than 25.8 million passengers traveled aboard Amtrak trains. The rail lines operate across the country, with over 500 stations and destinations.

Amtrak Routes

Amtrak offers a variety of routes and destinations across America. Here are a few of the most popular Amtrak routes:


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