May 4, 2008: The Associated Press "Amtrak plans multi-city celebration of 'National Train Day'"
Submitted by VHSR on May 4, 2008 - 2:00am.
Rail News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amtrak is hoping live entertainment, exhibits and a national TV personality will lure people who don't normally take the train into its stations — and then inspire them to return to ride the rails another day.
Dubbed "National Train Day," the May 10 effort includes a performance by singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles in Washington's Union Station. Al Roker, of NBC's "Today" show, is serving as the official spokesman and will host the Washington events.