Does Amtrak run in Delaware?

Commuter Services Amtrak provides SEPTA and the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) with access to Northeast Corridor tracks for their Philadelphia-Wilmington-Newark commuter operations. Under this contract, SEPTA provides service to four Delaware locations, including Wilmington and Newark.



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  • Delaware Valley RailRoad (DVRR)


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The station is served by Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor going south to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and going north to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.

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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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And since Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most trains, it becomes an affordable alternative.

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Before you start clicking links, make sure to check Amtrak's Weekly Specials, on sale between Tuesday and Friday each week. These are deeply discounted fares (often up to 80% off) that can be for any train in the country.

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Delaware Trains and Buses The train fares are reasonable and the trains much more comfortable than buses, offering a scenic way to reach Wilmington if you're already in a major city in the region.

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The SEPTA Regional Rail provides service to Newark, Churchmans Crossing, Wilmington and Claymont in northern Delaware with connecting service to DART and Amtrak.

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Train Stations Served by the Northeast Regional
  • Boston, MA - South Station (BOS)
  • Boston, MA - Back Bay Station (BBY)
  • Route 128, MA (RTE)
  • Providence, RI - Amtrak/MBTA Station (PVD)
  • Kingston, RI (KIN)
  • Westerly, RI (WLY)
  • Mystic, CT (MYS)
  • New London, CT - Union Station (NLC)


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Are meals included? Yes, most trains offer one or more dining options ranging from casual dining to full sit-down meals. If you have a private sleeper all meals in the dining car are included in your price (gratuities...

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Trains consume less energy and produce less harmful pollutants than either car or air travel. Hopping on an Amtrak train will save you gas and daily wear and tear on your car. It also reduces the ever-increasing traffic congestion on the roads and in the skies.

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Many of the lines don't make any money or are operated at a loss. To accommodate the money-losing routes, Amtrak uses profits from its popular lines, such as the Northeast Corridor. Since this is one of the most popular routes, Amtrak can charge higher prices and send those profits to other, less profitable lines.

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Amtrak is a little more expensive but the ride is more comfortable, safer, and the customer service on Amtrak is way better. It's worth it to spend the extra money and take Amtrak.

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