All Aboard the Amtrak Santa Train

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

News Release National Railroad Passenger Corporation

60 Massachusetts Avenue NE

Washington, DC 20002

www.amtrak.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATK-06-093

Contact: Karina Romero (202) 906-3860

November 20, 2006

All Aboard the Amtrak Santa Train

Special train to run December 2 between Charlotte and Salisbury

WASHINGTON – Amtrak and Santa invite kids of all ages to celebrate the holiday season on December 2 with a festive ride on the Santa Train, between Charlotte and Salisbury.

Jolly Ole St. Nick will depart Charlotte on board the Carolinian at 7:40 a.m. and greet all the good boys and girls in Kannapolis when the Santa Train makes a brief stop there at 8:07 a.m. The Salisbury Elf and Radio Disney Elves will greet Santa and the holiday travelers when the train arrives in Salisbury at 8:25 a.m.

While in Salisbury, the elves will entertain passengers with music, games and holiday goodies. Santa will return to Charlotte on board the Piedmont, departing Salisbury at 9:26 a.m., then making a stop in Kannapolis at 9:42 a.m., and arriving in Charlotte at 10:14 a.m.

Children ages 2 to 15 may travel at half the adult fare on board the Santa Train. Adult fares range from $8 each way traveling between Charlotte and Salisbury to $3 each way between Kannapolis and Salisbury. Up to two children may travel with each full-fare paying adult.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.

About Amtrak

Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.

 

[DaveKCMO]

is this effort being driven by the state? amtrak should do this on more routes. get 'em interested early!