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Students

• Adjust bookings during semester breaks

• Take advantage of student discounts

• Ask about budget-friendly routes home

👨‍👩‍👧 Families

• Reserve adjacent seating

• Understand rules for strollers and snacks

• Get help with large groups and children’s fares

🧓 Seniors

• Access Amtrak's 10% senior discount

• Receive extra assistance with mobility

• Plan quieter travel schedules

💼 Professionals

• Upgrade to Acela for last-minute meetings

• Redeem Guest Rewards points at the desk

• Reschedule in case of delays or cancellations

🧳 Tourists

• Inquire about the most scenic routes

• Reserve sleeper cars and panoramic lounges

• Learn about multi-city travel options

• Opened in 1907, Union Station has been connecting the U.S. capital to the rest of the country for over a century. Its towering columns and vaulted ceilings represent the grandeur of American rail travel in its golden era—but its functionality remains timeless. Today, the station sees more than 40 million visitors annually and hosts over 100 Amtrak, commuter, and regional trains per day.

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