Amtrak offers 50% fare discounts for 50th anniversary

Amtrak is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations with a promotion that cuts 50% off its fares.

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The promotion covers ticket purchases made through May 5 for one-way coach and Acela business class travel between June 2 and Nov. 13. Fare segments range from $50 and lower.

Fare discounts are available on all Amtrak routes excluding the New Haven-Springfield Shuttle, the Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the Pacific Surfliner, and Amtrak”™s 7000-8999 thruway connecting services.

“Since launching service in 1971, Amtrak has been continuously driving toward the future ”“ setting ambitious sustainability goals, rolling out sleek new locomotives and extending access to new communities,” Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said.