Category: Car and Rail
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Amtrak Cautions About Possible Summer Travel Disturbances Due to Infrastructure Upgrades
Amtrak announced that infrastructure improvements planned this summer along the highly trafficked Northeast Corridor (NEC) may lead to temporary service disruptions and service changes. Train companies recently disclosed to travelers along the NEC Corridor through September 30 that business and leisure travelers may experience minor delays as construction works continue on tracks in both New…
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Limited-Time Auto Train Sale Launched by Amtrak
Amtrak announced a limited-time sale for passengers ready to ride the Auto Train. Travelers looking to save the stress and time associated with driving I-95 between the Northeast and Florida now have options that start as low as $29 in coach travel or start from $229 plus cost of vehicle for first class private rooms.…
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Brightline Reveals Orlando Airport Station, Enabling Train Service to South Florida
Brightline continues the legacy of railroad travel that revolutionized Florida tourism during its 1920s heyday by offering modern and eco-friendly train service between Orlando and South Florida – two tourism hotspots with immense tourism potential. Brightline opened their highly anticipated Brightline Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to an invited group of over 300,…
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Unveiling of Washington DC’s Union Station Updated Expansion Plan Valued at $8.8 Billion
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) unveiled a revised concept plan for redeveloping Washington D.C.’s historic Union Station first completed over one hundred years ago in 1908. If implemented successfully, this multi-billion-dollar expansion of our nation’s capital city’s multimodal transit hub would mark its first significant infrastructure improvement initiative…
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Budget-Friendly Bus and Train Travel Destinations for Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day marks the unofficial kick-off to summer, and news reports predict record traveler numbers to take to roads (or skies) in search of holiday getaways this May 25. Wanderu recently conducted an analysis to pinpoint budget-friendly destinations offering eco-friendly bus or train journeys over this holiday period. Wanderu’s platform for comparing bus and train…
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Brightline Orlando Ticket Sales Now Open
by Noreen CompanikLast updated at 3:25 PM ET on Wed May 17, 2020 Brightline has begun selling tickets for the much-anticipated Brightline Orlando Connection. Tickets between South Florida (Miami Aventura, Fort Lauderdale Boca Raton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale Aventura) and Orlando (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton), are now available at gobrightline.com…
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Memorial Day 2023: Budget-Friendly Bus and Train Travel Destinations Revealed
by Mia TaylorLast updated at 1:00 AM ET on Tue May 16, 202023 Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. News reports predict that a record number will hit the road (or take to the air) to enjoy a vacation getaway. Wanderu, a website that analyzes eco-friendly travel options, has released a list of…
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Enterprise Holdings Unveils Enhanced Standard of Service for Car Rental Brands
Enterprise Holdings announced an enhanced Standard of Care process designed to guarantee travelers are provided with only well-maintained and clean vehicles from its three brands, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car. Car rental giant Enterprise Car Rental has strengthened their dedication to customer service by equipping its rental locations with best…
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Unveiling the $8.8 Billion Updated Expansion Plan for Washington DC’s Union Station
by Laurie BarattiLast updated at 5:35 PM ET on Sun May 14, 2023 Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released this week a revised concept of redevelopment of Washington D.C.’s historic Union Station. The station was completed in 1908, more than 100 years ago. The multi-billion dollar expansion of Washington D.C.’s…
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Optimal and Challenging Times for Traveling During the July 4th Weekend
Are you planning a road trip this Independence Day holiday weekend? You won’t be alone: millions will also hit the highways to celebrate independence day! As TravelPulse reported recently, according to AAA a record number of Americans traveling by car is set to set this year – 43.2 million will use car for transportation compared…