Amtrak has announced it’s launching the Floridian, a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami that will take customers to these cities in “comfort and style.” It will include DC area stops, including one in Rockville.
Locally, the Floridian will serve the following stations:
Amtrak’s East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York will require closing one tunnel tube at a time to safely and efficiently conduct modernization work, resulting in minor capacity limits on train operations in this area. As a result, Amtrak is temporarily combining the Capitol Limited and Silver Star trains to create the Floridian, which will run between Chicago and Miami via Washington, DC—beginning November 10.
“Instead of driving a car, taking a plane or bus, the Floridian is bound to give you a memorable train ride. Spacious accommodations make your trip more enjoyable, with showers and thoughtful amenities, friendly service, and delicious dining. Choose a wide, comfortable Reserved Coach seat, or make reservations for a private room and enjoy watching the spectacular scenery roll past. Traditional dining meal service is offered as a complimentary benefit for First Class customers. Plus, your dedicated First Class attendant is on hand to assist with meals and luggage, provide turndown service, and share great stories of life on the rails.”