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[KevinKorell]

Not finding any further updates on this as the newest stories still say the center should open in May or June of this year.   Last time I checked, May was behind us, and June is currently beyond half over.

 

Amtrak site still shows the Warwick Blvd. address that has been in use for some time.

[KevinKorell]

WVEC-TV, Channel 13 in Hampton, VA, 8/22/24:
 

 

  Amtrak Virginia commences service at new transportation center in Newport News       

The new Newport News Transportation Center opened Thursday to Amtrak Virginia and regional bus system customers.

 

Full story

[KevinKorell]

Global Railway Review, 8/22/24:

 

 

     Amtrak’s Newport News Transportation Center to open on 22 August 2024  

 

 

Amtrak has announced that the Newport News Transportation Center will open on 22 August 2024, enhancing travel for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users. Located at 500-B Bland Blvd., the centre is a collaborative project involving Amtrak, Newport News, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), CSX, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

 

 

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[KevinKorell]

Amtrak press release,  9/16/24:
 

 

   Newport News Station Now Open    

Book Now through September 21, and Save on Travel September 19 - November 3, 2024

To celebrate the grand opening of the Newport News Transportation Center we are offering at least 25% off Flex fare pricing on Amtrak Virginia Northeast Regional. This discount applies to Coach Class travel within Virginia to/from our brand-new station in Newport News from September 19 to November 3, 2024. The transportation center, located at 500-B Bland Blvd., will provide two-daily roundtrips between Newport News, Richmond, Alexandria, Washington, DC, and cities in the Northeast. It will also serve as an intermodal transportation hub in Newport News, including transfer points for Amtrak bus services extending to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The station feature plenty of parking, a large customer waiting area and a staffed ticket counter for your assistance.

With Amtrak Virginia and Hampton Roads Transit, you can now access new parts of the region. We think you’ll love the way you get there. So, skip the hassles of traffic, tolls, of I-64 and I-95 and take Amtrak to DC, Fredericksburg, Richmond and Williamsburg. On board our trains, you’ll experience large comfortable leather seats with plenty of space to stretch out and rest and no middle seats — ever.

Book by September 21 to save.





Terms and Conditions

• When available, discount is at least 25% off the Flex fare amount
• Availability is limited and may not be available on trains operating during busy travel times
• Sale fare rules apply to these fares, not Value or Flex fare rules
• Changes not permitted
• Cancellations permitted prior to departure; 50% cancellation fee applies
• Valid only on trains with direct service to/from Newport News, VA (NPN)
• Valid for travel between
• Newport News and stations between Washington, DC, and Newport News
• Valid in Coach only
• Upgrades not permitted
• Valid for Sale: September 17, 2024 – September 21, 2024
• Valid for Travel: September 19, 2024 – November 3, 2024
• Discount passenger types permitted
• Combinable with other offers
• Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice
• Other restrictions may apply

 

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