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Amtrak Completes Upgrades at North Carolina Station

Amtrak is excited to announce that renovations at the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., are now complete. Amtrak completed the $4 million project in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and in cooperation with the City of Wilson, North Carolina Department of Transportation, and CSX to improve the station. The project is part of the ongoing and companywide commitment at Amtrak to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers.

Amtrak and Stephen Starr Take Acela First Class Dining to the Next Level with New Seasonal Menu Featuring The Dandelion, El Vez and Pizzeria Stella

Amtrak and STARR Restaurant Group, led by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, have introduced a new seasonal menu, now available on Acela First Class for customers traveling between Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., on the Northeast Corridor. This is the fourth seasonal Acela First Class menu featuring offerings from Stephen Starr restaurants since the program began in May 2023. To continue bringing all new variety onboard, this menu includes the first dish offered from The Dandelion restaurant in Philadelphia.