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August 29, 2012
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Contact: Christina Leeds
202 906.3860
NEW SERVICE PROVIDES AMTRAK PASSENGERS
ACCESS TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Tickets now available for Thruway service that will start on October 3
WASHINGTON — Starting Oct. 3, Amtrak is establishing two new Thruway bus service
routes to Eastern North Carolina, one serving the communities of Greenville, New Bern,
Havelock and Morehead City, and a second serving Goldsboro, Kinston, Jacksonville and
Wilmington. Both routes will connect with the Amtrak Palmetto train service at the Amtrak
Station in Wilson, N.C.
"The new Thruway bus services are an important connection that will bring Amtrak
passengers to Eastern North Carolina communities and provide expanded transportation options
for the people in the region," said Amtrak President & CEO Joe Boardman.
6189 Connections 6190
Wilson Train Station
2:45 .m. 401 E. Nash St. 1:38 .m.
Goldsboro
3:35 .m. 1615 E. Beech St. 12:57 .m.
Kinston
4:14 .m. 101 E. New Bern Rd. 12:13 .m.
Jacksonville
5:22 p.m. 850 New Brid e St. 11:08 a.m.
Wilmington
6:37 p.m. 505 Cando St. 9:48 a.m.
6089 Connections 6090
Wilson Train Station
2:45 .m. 401 E. Nash St. 1:27 .m.
Greenville
3:47 .m. SE Corner of 2"d & Reade St. 12:32 .m.
New Bern
4:56 .m. 203 S. Front St. 11:24 a.m.
Havelock
5:26 p.m. 201 Tourist Center Drive 10:49 a.m.
Morehead City
5:57 p.m. 1001 Arendell St. 10:10 a.m.
The Palmetto operates twice daily serving 20 stations between New York and Savannah,
Ga., and also provides access to the Amtrak national network serving more than 500 stations in
46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. Palmetto Train 89 (NYP —
SAV) departs the Wilson Station at 2:22 p.m. and Palmetto Train 90 (SAV — NYP) departs the
Wilson Station at 2:23 p.m.
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Passengers may book travel now by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL. Tickets will also be
available on Amtrak.com and the mobile app starting Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Thruway bus
service will utilize the new eTicketing system that allows passengers to print their tickets
whenever, wherever or by using a smartphone to present the eTicket to the conductor. It also
allows passengers increased flexibility to make or change reservations.
Using safe, modern, clean and comfortable intercity motorcoach equipment, Amtrak
Thruway service will provide easy, convenient, coordinated train/bus connections. Based on
successful models in many other states, the Eastern North Carolina expansion will work well to
serve these diverse communities and destinations.
The new Thruway service routes will provide service to colleges and universities, major
military installations, and a number of cities and communities that have limited intercity public
transportation options.
About Amtrak�:
Amtrak is America's Railroad�, the nation's intercity passenger rail service and its high-speed rail operator. A
record 30.2 million passengers traveled on Amtrak in FY 2011 on more than 300 daily trains — at speeds up to 150
mph (241 kph) — that connect 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces. Amtrak operates
intercity trains in partnership with 15 states and contracts with 13 commuter rail agencies to provide a variety of
services. Enjoy the journey� at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.
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