Sleeping Car Service Returns To Overnight Northeast Corridor Trains

Amtrak Northeast Regional service will now include private rooms, affording customers an opportunity to enjoy a distinctive travel experience. Private rooms will be offered on select trains operating overnight between Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston. Tickets are now available to purchase for travel beginning on April 5.

The schedule:

  • Train 66 travels daily and departs Washington Union Station at 10 p.m., arriving at New York Penn Station at 1:55 a.m. and Boston South Station at 7:58 a.m.
  • Train 67 travels Sundays to Thursdays and departs Boston South Station at 9:30 p.m., arriving at New York Penn Station at 2:30 a.m. and Washington Union Station at 7 a.m.
  • Train 65 operates with slightly different arrival times on Fridays and Saturdays.

Passengers can select from three types of accommodations: RoomettesBedrooms and Accessible Bedrooms. Private rooms feature comfortable seating that folds into a bed, newly-upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens. A dedicated attendant provides turndown service, assists with meals, and helps with luggage.

An upgrade to a Bedroom offers a trip with twice the space as a Roomette as well as other added amenities including a private shower. Passengers can opt to book two adjoining Bedrooms to create a Bedroom Suite for the ultimate private room experience.

Private room customers will be offered complimentary Metropolitan Lounge access at Washington Union and Boston South stations, as well as a complimentary alcoholic beverage upon boarding and continental breakfast before arrival.

-via Press Release


This article was posted on: March 8, 2021