To help customers avoid rush hour when traveling to the station, Amtrak has adjusted its Auto Train schedule by offering an earlier departure time. From both Lorton, VA, and Sanford, FL, the train will now depart at 4 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive th...
Auto-train #4 left the rails at Florence, SC. One locomotive and 19 passenger cars derailed due to a broken axle on the locomotive. Some passengers were injured. Late April, 1981 Auto-Train Corporation ceases operations. Amtrak resurrects the Lorton-Sanford route 22 months later. October ...
Yes, if you'd prefer not to use a car carrier, there are other ways to move your vehicle. Alternatives include using Amtrak's auto train to move a car, driving it yourself, hiring a professional driver, or enlisting a non-professional to drive it. Keep in mind that driving the car wi...