Amtrak

Amtrak conductors to use iPhones for e-ticketing rollout

December 13, 2011

Amtrak expects to roll out its e-ticketing program next summer, providing conductors with scanner-equipped iPhones to register passenger tickets.

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Amtrak customers adopt e-ticketing

November 30, 2011

Passengers on Amtrak’s Downeaster service have quickly adopted electronic ticketing, which was rolled out on a trial basis earlier in November.

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California trains introduce WiFi

November 29, 2011

Starting this week, passengers on California’s Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, and Pacific Surfliner trains can access the Internet via AmtrakConnect.

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Amtrak to test electronic ticketing for Downeaster

November 4, 2011

Amtrak announced a pilot test of its eTicketing system on the Downeaster service, which operates daily between Boston (MA) and Portland (ME).

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Amtrak adds more WiFi but with a catch

October 23, 2011

Greater Greater Washington reports that Amtrak has begun launching WiFi on its Northeast Corridor regional trains but is censoring certain websites.

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Curbside buses cut into Amtrak ridership

August 3, 2011

Curbside intercity buses like Megabus are attracting riders from Amtrak trains and airplanes thanks to cheap fares, WiFi, and free bottled water.

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Three from USDOT

June 30, 2011

Three stories from the U.S. Department of Transportation today — LaHood on YouTube, new grants for green transit, and a big loan for Amtrak.

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HopStop adds cities and features

June 21, 2011

HopStop, an online source of transit and walking directions, added 20 cities to its market, updated its search tools, and added strategic partners.

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Amtrak launches video Q&A

May 31, 2011

Following the lead of U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Amtrak launched Ask Our Expert to answer rider questions via YouTube.

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Amtrak taps into fan base to improve security

April 20, 2011

Amtrak announced its Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security program, which invites rail fans to stay on the alert for suspicious events or people.

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