Amtrak to cut Northeast Corridor trains by 60% as demand drops due to the coronavirus

Amtrak is cutting its frequency on the Northeast Corridor by 60% of its typical weekday schedules between Boston, New York and Washington.

by 60% of its typical weekday schedules between Boston, New York and Washington Monday in response to plummeting demand due to the coronavirus.

Americans are sharply curtailing their travel in response to public health advisories, as well as canceled conferences, festivals, concerts and sports events.

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