FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2014
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FUN ACTIVITIES PLANNED AT NATIONAL TRAIN DAY
CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON MAY 10
Washington D.C. will join communities to celebrate the importance of trains
WASHINGTON— The seventh annual National Train Day on Saturday, May 10, 2014,
has its best-ever slate of programming, with nearly 300 events in all 50 states already signed up
to celebrate why Trains Matter.
In Washington D.C., the free event will be held at the
Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, D.C.
20002) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will feature
displays of Amtrak and commuter rail equipment as well as historic private rail cars. There will
also be a model train display, kid-friendly activities and special Acela Express train excursions at
11:35 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Pre-sale tickets for the train excursions can be
purchased on NationalTrainDay.com/Washington.
Special activities available from our partners include:
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Chuggington, the hit preschool television series on Disney Junior, will provide free trainthemed kids’ activities including arts & crafts, photo opportunities, and train play tables.
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Dovetail Games will be offering a free download of the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner version
of the hit game “Train Simulator 2014.”
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Operation Lifesaver, whose mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at railroad
crossings and on rail property, will be handing out free giveaways and providing
interactive opportunities to learn more about rail safety and promoting its new “See
Tracks? Think Train” campaign.
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A rare look at historic and unique rail train equipment will be presented by Amtrak
Vacations. AmtrakVacations.com offers 300 long distance rail packages across the U.S.
to more than 40 cities and 46 U.S. contiguous states.
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Amtrak welcomes more events by encouraging rail passengers and enthusiasts to host
their own National Train Day 2014. Details on each event and information on how to host are
posted at NationalTrainDay.com and additional communities are welcome to participate.
About Amtrak®
Amtrak is America’s Railroad®, the nation’s intercity passenger rail service and its high-speed rail operator. Amtrak
and its state and commuter partners move people, the economy and the nation forward. Formally known as the
National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak is governed by a nine member board of directors appointed by the
President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Anthony R. Coscia is board chairman and Jeffrey
R. Moreland is vice chairman. In FY 2013, a record 31.6 million passengers traveled on Amtrak on more than 300
daily trains – at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph) – that connect 46 states, the District of Columbia and three
Canadian Provinces. Enjoy the journey® at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more
information. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter (@Amtrak) and check out our blog at blog.amtrak.com.
About Amtrak Vacations
Amtrak Vacations combines the thrill of riding the rails with inclusive travel packages for one-of-a-kind vacations
throughout North America. Travelers can choose from a number of product types including our fully-escorted and
independent rail journeys, rail and sail vacations, family adventures, rail getaways and special programs. From fun
and fast getaways to leisurely train and cruise combinations, our vacations are inclusive of hotel and on-board
accommodations, sightseeing tours, unique experiences and entertainment.
For more information visit
www.AmtrakVacations.com.
About Operation Lifesaver
Trains - passenger, light-rail, and freight - offer among the most efficient transportation available to move us into the
21st century. U.S. Department of Transportation projections calling for substantial increases in rail transport over
the next three decades mean that we, along with rail safety partners in the rail industry and at the federal, state and
local levels, must work together to meet the safety challenges that accompany a rail renaissance. As advanced
technology helps build quieter, faster trains, our responsibility to teach people how to be safe around them increases,
too. At Operation Lifesaver, we're committed to raising awareness and improving public safety on and around
highway-rail grade crossings and tracks through public awareness and education; we're committed to saving lives.
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