By NATALIE B. COMPTON, The Washington Post, The Herald-Dispatch; July 19, 2020
As the country braces for an uptick in new coronavirus cases, Americans may be searching for alternative travel options. For the carless who feel wary of the return of crowded flights, train travel may be an attractive substitute.
Like the rest of the travel industry, Amtrak made adjustments to its operations as the pandemic erupted. In addition to increasing its cleaning procedures, America’s railroad service is limiting passenger bookings on its trains to promote physical distancing.