Amtrak

Amtrak has been transporting passengers along America’s railways for 40 years. When it comes to traveling along the Northeast corridor, there’s no easier way then hopping aboard an Amtrak train and riding the rails.

If you need to get to Philadelphia quickly, Acela Express trains running between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, are the way to go. Amtrak offers quick, comfortable travel between the cities seven days a week.

Amtrak service in Philadelphia originates at the beautiful 30th Street Station. Click here for 30th Street Station details.

Information and reservations available at (800) 872-7245 and www.amtrak.com.

Travel on Amtrak to Philadelphia and Save 30% on a Companion Fare

Visit Philadelphia with a friend on the Northeast Regional and save 30% on a companion fare through December 18, 2013. To book travel on Amtrak and take advantage of this special offer, Click Here

Celebrate National Train Day on May 11, 2013

Amtrak will celebrate the sixth annual National Train Day on May 11, 2013 at 30th Street Station with a special event featuring free kids’ activities, interactive and educational exhibits, model train displays and giveaways. Visitors will have the chance to tour private luxury railcars, freight and commuter trains, as well as current Amtrak equipment.

Travel Green on Amtrak

More than just a convenient way to travel, Amtrak is also energy efficient. Traveling by rail contributes less per passenger mile to greenhouse gas emissions than either cars or airplanes. According to U.S. Department of Energy data, Amtrak is 17 percent more efficient than domestic airline travel and 21 percent more efficient than auto travel on a per-passenger-mile basis. When combined with all modes of transportation, passenger railroads emit only 0.2 percent of the travel industry’s total greenhouse gases.

Learn more about Amtrak & the Environment here.

Watch a Video about Amtrak Going Green

Travelers can balance travel needs and also mitigate their impact on the environment when traveling by rail. Watch this video.