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Bicycles to be welcomed aboard
Amtrak Pere Marquette trains
Up to 16 bikes per train; reservations required
WHAT: A media event and open house as Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announce an enhancement to Amtrak Pere Marquette trains, operating daily between Grand Rapids and Chicago. Amtrak passengers traveling can bring their bikes along for just $10 each way.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11 (all times Eastern)
10:00 a.m. Media availability opens
10:15 a.m. Presentations
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Open house
WHERE: Vernon J. Ehlers Station, 440 Century Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
WHO: Peter Varga - The Rapid
Derrick James - Amtrak
Tim Hoeffner - Michigan Department of Transportation
Kerry Irons - Adventure Cycling Association
Janet Korn - Experience Grand Rapids
VISUALS: Passengers loading or unloading their bicycles into the baggage car/control unit
MORE INFO: For the first time, passengers can travel with their bikes between Grand Rapids and Chicago, along with the stops in Holland and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor.
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PHOTO ATTACHMENT: Bikes on-board the Amtrak baggage car/control unit.
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