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Amtrak Fast Train Had Successful First Month

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
12 January 2001 - 12:00pm

Amtrak says high-speed Acela Express train was successful in drawing riders during first month.

"Despite early glitches, the high-speed Acela Express train had a successful first month in drawing riders and operating on time, Amtrak said Thursday. More than 11,000 customers rode the train in the four weeks after it enteredservice Dec. 11. The train's daily roundtrip between Washington and Bostonearned more than $1.25 million in ticket sales, beating projections by 12 percent, Amtrak said. "

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Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 11, 2001
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Areas well-served with public transit and nearby jobs and services simply require less travel because residents have the option of walking, riding a bike, taking public transit, or driving.
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