Saturday, June 7, 2008

Advantages of Train Travel

Travel by train isn't based on the price of gas, making it easier to find cheap tickets.

-Train travel discounts are available for
students
seniors
veterans
children (ages 2-15 pay half price)
AAA members (save 10%)

-Amtrak Guest Rewards allow you to earn miles each time you travel by train that can be exchanged for free train travel and airfare

-Amtrak Guest Rewards Credit Card lets you earn miles on all purchases with this card

-Food can be purchased on most trains

-Considerably less security checks. Security checks consist of randomly selected passengers showing that their ID matches the name on their ticket

-Train Stations are in the middle of the city, not on the edge like airports

-Less time to check in for train travel than at an airport

-Statistically safer than driving

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