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Happy Birthday, Amtrak!

Today, marks the anniversary or birthday of Amtrak.

A Quick Ride Through Amtrak’s History​
Amtrak, officially known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, was founded in 1970 and began service on May 1, 1971.

Congress established it to ensure intercity passenger trains continued operating as private railroads wanted to start phased them out. Beginning with a combination of routes from various rail companies, Amtrak has expanded into a national network serving over 500 destinations across 46 states.

From scenic long-distance trains to bustling city-to-city routes like the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak has been connecting people and places for 54 years.

Capitol Corridor Onboard Ticket Sale Process Change

Starting March 29, Capitol Corridor passengers cannot buy tickets from conductors using credit cards. Amtrak recommends that customers purchase their tickets ahead of time, before boarding the train. Passengers can buy tickets onboard, but only with cash and the exact amount preferred.

For more information, please visit Capitolcorridor.org.

All Aboard The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, soon!

Amtrak has announced a new Mardi Gras Service starting soon!

I put together a simple guide with everything I know so far. While some details are still being finalized, here's what I can share:
✅ There will be two daily trains in each direction
✅ I have the list of all the stops
❓ I don’t have the full schedule yet

If you’re interested in this new train, bookmark my page and check back! I’ll update the article as soon as more information is available. 🚆🎉

👉 Read more here: Amtrak Mardi Gras Service - Travels with Kev​

Let the good times roll — and let Amtrak do the driving! 🚆🎭

What has Kev been up to?

My trip went well! I got a lot of work done for Radiant Life Health Services, which is great because that was the main goal for the first part of the trip.

While on this trip, there was also talk about me possibly joining my friends Ben and Jeff on a cruise. Have you ever been on a cruise? Did you enjoy it?

sometimes I had a good time with the kids at my sister's place. They can be a little overwhelming for me, but they’re full of love and wonder. I enjoy watching them grow. In about 30 days, they’ll be in Wisconsin, and we’re already planning some fun activities for them.

I have a few new articles coming up soon! Feel free to forward or share this email with your friends who you could benefit from it.

Looking at the Markers 🚂

Thanks so much for reading this newsletter and reaching out—it means a lot! I also want to shout out to everyone who supports my work. Your help keeps everything running and ensures these resources are here when you (and others) need them.

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Together, we’re inspiring more people to explore the world—one train trip at a time! 🚆✨

Until Next Week…

Happy planning and safe travels,
Kev Monteith