(The following story by Brad Cooper appeared on the Kansas City star website on July 30.)
KANSAS CITY — True, Amtrak is offering half off the cost of a second ticket to ride the train from Kansas City to St. Louis. But there’s a catch.
You don’t get the discount if you don’t ask. You must provide code V539 when buying a ticket. The sale ends Dec. 10. You also must book your trip three days in advance. Some holidays are blacked out.
The discounts are being offered as Amtrak resumes its morning train from Kansas City to St. Louis on Aug. 8 after months of track work.