by Donald Wood
Last updated: 12:30 AM ET, Tue January 17, 2017
Amtrak has announced that there are still a limited number of tickets available for trains running on the Northeast Corridor heading to the Presidential Inauguration on Friday, Jan. 20 and the surrounding weekend activities.
For travelers looking to attend the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump, there are tickets available on the Acela Express service and in Business Class onboard the Northeast Regional service during peak hours.
Many Amtrak trains are already sold out between Jan. 20-22 during peak hours, and travelers are being asked to check availability and purchase tickets as soon as possible.
As a result of the demand for tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, Amtrak is adding trains and seating capacity, including additional round-trip Northeast Regional service Jan. 21 and additional Acela Express service trip from Washington D.C. to New York City Jan. 22.
In addition, Amtrak announced plans to expand operations for the Northeast Regional service on Jan. 20-23 and more roundtrips on Acela Express and Northeast Regional services on Jan. 21.
Amtrak will continue to monitor the needs of its customers during inauguration week and adjust its plans as needed. For more information on the available tickets for the Presidential Inauguration, check out the official website of Amtrak.
Amtrak also provided a few tips to optimize travel to the Presidential Inauguration, via the company's official website:
•Allow additional time to arrive at the station before departure and get to departure gate.
•Due to increased ticket demand, customers are encouraged to pick up roundtrip tickets (departure and return) before boarding the train for Washington.
•Amtrak Ambassadors wearing high-visibility vests will be on-hand to assist customers at Washington Union Station and several other Northeast Corridor stations including New York Penn, Philadelphia 30th Street, Wilmington and Baltimore.
•Due to larger crowds and increased security, access to Washington Union Station may be limited to select points of entry Thursday, Jan. 19, Friday, Jan. 20 and throughout the weekend.
•Please follow special signage to reach boarding gates for Amtrak, commuter and transit services, and the parking garage and bus deck.
•With numerous trains arriving within short time frames, trains may take turns unloading customers to prevent unsafe overcrowding conditions in the station. Customers with special needs should specifically request assistance when making reservations.
•Special pedestrian traffic patterns in and around Washington Union Station will be in effect. Follow the instructions of station personnel and law enforcement for exiting and entering the station.
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