Taking Amtrak to Washington or New York from North Carolina?

The rail service has a bonus for us – free Wi-Fi Internet service.

“The Carolinian,” which runs from Charlotte to New York, is one of 12 East Coast routes on which Amtrak is providing the free service. Others have limited access.

“The expansion of Wi-Fi further enhances the travel experience for passengers, giving them more options for entertainment or to do work while en route,” said Amtrak’s Emmett Fremaux, vice president for marketing and product development.

“We are committed to continuing to improve and expand this service as resources and technology allow,” he added.

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