Amtrak Offering Reduced Fares

Sun., Aug. 11, 1996

Knight-Ridder

Amtrak is offering several discounts to encourage late-summer rail travel.

On the Auto Train between Virginia and Florida, the usual half-price for children 2-15 has been reduced an additional 31 percent, cutting the fare to $29 each way.

On three California trains, the San Diegan, the San Joaquin and the Capitol, children 2-15 ride free through Aug. 29.

A 10 percent discount is being offered on Northeast Corridor fares to Philadelphia to those who mention the Cezanne exhibit. Rail tickets must be purchased by Aug. 28.

Some of Amtrak’s package vacations have been reduced. Call (800) 321-8684. Amtrak’s general number for information and reservations is (800) 872-7245.

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