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Related: About this forumAMTRAK: Record-breaking Ridership in July
AMTRAK: Record-breaking Ridership in Julyhttp://beyonddc.com/images/blogimages/AmtrakRidership2013July.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2013
Sets all-time record for most passengers in one month
WASHINGTON Record numbers of passengers continue to choose Amtrak for their travel needs making July the best single ridership month ever in its history.
Amtrak is delivering record ridership across the country and serving as an economic engine to help local communities grow and prosper, said President and CEO Joe Boardman. ... Year-over-year ridership in July grew 4.8 percent to more than 2.9 million passengers, an all-time record for most passengers in one month. Northeast Corridor services, state-supported and other short-distance routes, and long-distance trains all showed gains for July.
State-supported routes continue to lead the way in ridership growth. Under federal law, beginning October 1, 2013, 19 states will take greater control of routes less than 750 miles, but first must reach new operating and capital cost-sharing agreements with Amtrak to ensure the corridor services continue to operate beyond the deadline. Currently, Amtrak has agreements with three states.
Thus far in FY 2013 (October July), ridership is up 1.1 percent versus the prior year, with strong ticket sales forecasted for the final two months of the fiscal year. In addition, Amtrak set individual monthly records in October, December, January, March, May, June and July. Amtrak is on pace to meet or exceed last years annual ridership record of 31.2 million passengers.
Boardman explained Amtrak is a vital part of the national transportation network and provides mobility, connectivity, economic development and jobs. Since 2010, for every dollar of federal investment, Americas Railroad® has returned nearly $3 back into the economy, he said.
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AMTRAK: Record-breaking Ridership in July (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Aug 2013
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grilled onions
(1,957 posts)1. This Is Such Good News
We need to follow the steps of Europe on this one. Train travel is not a bad word over there. Trains are fast and clean.
Why are so many politicians against train travel? Commuters choose trains over the gridlock of roads. We can't all take corporate jets to work every day or call in late or show up when we feel like it. Trains are dependable.
riqster
(13,986 posts)2. The wife and I did our part, loyal Amtrak riders.
We took a trip last month. You're welcome.
AnneD
(15,774 posts)3. I bought a month rail pass...
in July. Traveled from Houston Texas to Vancouver British Columbia. Had a wonderful time and the train was packed. Met some nice folks, ate well, and can actually say I prefer train to plane. No crotch searches, no baggage fees, no hassle.