(New York television station WNBC posted the following article on its website on April 16.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Later this month, Amtrak will connect the nation’s capital with Boston with a new overnight train, the Federal, featuring three classes of service.
Amtrak says the new service will also be enhanced by new onboard amenities and convenient departure and arrival times.
The Federal will leave D.C. at 10 p.m., nightly, and arrive in Boston the next morning at 8:15 a.m. Amtrak President David Gunn said, “Those who recall the days of the Federal, operated by the New Haven and Pennsylvania Railroads, will welcome the return of the train on its former schedule.”
The three classes of service are first class, business class and Coach.
Amtrak says first class passengers will be able to board the train as early as 9:00 p.m. And once aboard, they’ll enjoy private bedrooms featuring two comfortable beds, a fold-down table, and in-room lavatory facilities.
And Amtrak says business class passengers will be offered 2-by-1 seating configurations with extra legroom, pillows, blankets, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and 120-volt electrical outlets.
Finally for those passengers who prefer to travel by coach, Amtrak says they will find the many comforts and conveniences of rail travel at a reasonable price, including Quiet Car service.
Amtrak says the train’s cafe car will serve an expanded menu of meals and snacks and RailFone service will be available in each car.