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INTERACTIVE ROUTE ATLAS

Travelers can plot routings and get station information on line

 WASHINGTON -- There's something new and exciting waiting for travelers at Amtrak.com.  Starting today, an interactive map called the Route Atlas will allow travel planners an opportunity to explore all the various places Amtrak travels. 

Users can search the map by station or route and plot possible routes or itineraries using the Custom Route tool, which allows passengers to see all the travel paths Amtrak offers between any two stations.

“Whether dreaming of the next vacation or taking a simple same-day trip, Amtrak.com’s new Route Atlas makes train trip planning easier than ever before,” said Barbara J. Richardson, Vice President of Marketing & Sales. “The new Atlas tool is not only an added convenience for current train travelers, but it also serves to entice those who have not traveled by train because of unfamiliarity with the system, including future school-age train travelers, who will also learn valuable geography lessons while plotting possible journeys.”

The interactive map is easy to use by simply clicking the Route Atlas icon on the Amtrak.com home page.  The stations and routes may be searched alphabetically as well as by state or region.  Each of the stations opens a pop-up page with relevant information, such as the address and hours for that particular location.

“Keeping the map streamlined and intuitive was a top priority,” remarked Kathleen Gordon, Senior Director of E-commerce.

The Route Atlas was developed by International Mapping of Ellicott City, Md.

About Amtrak

Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 22,000-mile route system.  For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com