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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Amtrak Intercity
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Chicago, Illinois 60606
Fax: 312 655-2565


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			           ATK-96-02
January 12, 1996					           Contact: 
								Marc Magliari 312 655-1338
												          
	    
     	     AMTRAK AUTO TRAIN NOW WELCOMES MOTORCYCLES, TOO


	CHICAGO -- Amtrak has a way to take you and your motorcycle for a ride to and from Florida without worrying about the weather or I-95: Amtrak Auto Train will accept motorcycles inside the train's auto carriers, starting Feb. 13.
	Reservations are now accepted, just in time for Daytona Beach Bike Week  96 from March 1-10.   
	Special racks will be used to enable passengers to help secure and remove their motorcycles.  The bikes are held in place with wheel locks, side straps, stabilizing bars and an optional padded clamp for the seat.
	Cycles with standard and factory-approved farings and saddlebags are carried for the overnight trip between Virginia and Florida.  Custom motorcycles, motorcycles with sidecars and chopped motorcycles cannot be accommodated. 
	"Amtrak is becoming even more customer-focused," said Doug Varn, Auto Train general manager.  "Our customers have asked for this and we are happy to respond in time for a great event."

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	The northbound and southbound trains each depart at 4:30 p.m. and arrive the next morning at 9:00 a.m.  Motorcycles must arrive at the Auto Train terminals in Lorton, Va., 20 miles south of Washington, D.C.) and Sanford, Fla., (25 miles southwest of DaytonaBeach at least two hours before the scheduled departure.   
	Round-trip fares range from $400 to $1030 for a motorcycle and Auto Train passenger.  All fares include lounge service, a feature film, and dinner and breakfast aboard the trains.   First-class passengers can choose between economy and deluxe bedrooms aboard Amtrak's modern "Superliner" bi-level sleeping cars. 
	Please see an authorized Amtrak travel agent, visit a staffed Amtrak station or call 
1-800-USA-RAIL for details on this service. 
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