2025 MOW Spending Report: Passenger-rail programs
Gardner steps down as Amtrak CEO
Guest comment: Oliver Wyman’s David Hunt
Women of Influence in Rail eBook
Newsletter Sign Up
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry
railPrime
RAIL EMPLOYMENT & NOTICES
Rail News Home
Rail Industry Trends
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
Beginning today, Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor passengers will have more off-peak travel options available to them at week’s end — at off-peak prices.
Currently, Amtrak’s Regional, Empire and Keystone train passengers pay peak fares for trains departing between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. Now, peak fares will apply on trains departing between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday.
"It makes taking Amtrak for a weekend getaway in the Northeast even more affordable," said Matt Hardison, Amtrak’s chief of sales, in a prepared statement.
4/30/2004
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak increases off-peak weekend hours on Northeast Corridor trains
advertisement
Beginning today, Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor passengers will have more off-peak travel options available to them at week’s end — at off-peak prices.
Currently, Amtrak’s Regional, Empire and Keystone train passengers pay peak fares for trains departing between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. Now, peak fares will apply on trains departing between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday.
"It makes taking Amtrak for a weekend getaway in the Northeast even more affordable," said Matt Hardison, Amtrak’s chief of sales, in a prepared statement.
