Amtrak said Airo has a 'progressive design,' a focus on comfort and are more fuel efficient.
, Northeast Regional, Empire Service, Virginia Services, Keystone Service, Downeaster, Cascades, Maple Leaf, New Haven/Springfield Service, Palmetto, Carolinian, Vermonter, Ethan Allen Express and Adirondack.
The trains, Amtrak said, “are more fuel efficient and produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations.” Seating “prioritizes ergonomics, offers enhanced comfort with plenty of legroom, bigger and sturdier tray tables, moveable headrests and a dedicated cup and seatback tablet-holder.”“PennDOT is a proud supporter of intercity passenger rail and promotes mobility options for all Pennsylvanians,” said PennDOT Acting Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Andy Batson in a news release.
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