NEWS




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


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE					ATK-96-22
February 5, 1996							Contact: Marci Larson
									904 359-8190


  "CAROLINA CLUB SERVICE" NOW ON AMTRAK'S NORTH CAROLINA-NEW YORK CAROLINIAN

	CHICAGO -- Passengers on Amtrak's Carolinian are enjoying at-seat video and audio service,
complimentary coffee, juice, soda, newspapers and magazines for a minimal additional charge.  The service was recently initiated on the train daily between Charlotte and New York City, via Raleigh, N.C., Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. 
	 "Carolina Club" customers can kick back in seats with even more leg-room than regular Amtrak coach customers and enjoy recently released movies, cartoons for children or varied audio programming with their complimentary headsets.
	"This new service responds to customers' requests for a more refined service," said Dennis Hale, 
the product manager of the train.  "The  Carolina Club Service' will reflect the spirit of hospitality that is the hallmark of Carolinians."
	The Carolinian also offers sandwich, snack and beverage service. The "Carolina Club" charge is competitive for value-conscious leisure and business travelers. Customers are charged $18-21 for interstate travel and $7 for in-state travel, in addition to the regular coach fare. 

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	The Charlotte-Rocky Mount, N.C., portion of the Carolinian route is funded in part by the State of North Carolina. 
	Please see an authorized Amtrak travel agent, visit a staffed Amtrak station or call 
1-800-USA-RAIL about reservations and further information on this service. 
	
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