(The Associated Press circulated the following on January 4.)
BOSTON — Amtrak is planning to increase service from Boston to Washington on Inauguration Day to help those making the trip to see Barack Obama take the oath of office as president.
Amtrak isn’t alone. Airlines that fly into the city are planning to add additional flights or use larger aircraft during the days leading up to and immediately after the Jan. 20 swearing-in.
Airport officials say they will add staff to help guide travelers.
The interest in the inauguration could double or even triple the number of people commuting into the nation’s capital, snarling roads and packing subway trains and buses.
Officials urge anyone planning to attend the historic event to expect some delays and “pack their patience.”