Amtrak Acela 2009 TV Commercial

[zedcell]

amtrack needs to invest billions before we can even dream of a rail network like the europeans enjoy.

[scotsman125]

AMTRAK IS THE AGE OF THE TRAIN FOR AMERICA.

[randomguy652]

I saw the second one on late night TV A few weeks ago :-)

[phantomlord54]

The ads from the 80s - the GREATEST decade EVER!!!, by the way - were the best

[freeonline95]

whats the name of the song? i love it

[astrofabio68]

the train is the future of transport...

low prices, echologic, fast, comfortable..have all the advantages...

[SUBWAY125]

I HATE TRAFFIC!!! LOL

[R160A]

@SUBWAY125 WELL I GOTTA GET TO CLEVELAND!! :P

[sbcboston]

I think the music was written for Amtrak by Siblings Music in New York. The actual composer was Jon Wygens, who lives in London.

[XxTheNightmare4YouxX]

What's the name of this song that's playing in the commercial?

[Surfliner6908]

indeed

[idahopioneer]

Whey to go Amtrak, keep up with these comercals and ridership will rise even more

[sbcboston]

I like the music in this ad a lot.

[XxTheNightmare4YouxX]

@sbcboston do you know the name? I want it! D:

[BTCRAIL101FILMS]

"I GOT TO GET TO CLIVELAND!!!!!"

LOLZ!! way better, see the land. I mostly like feeling the wheels go over rails and the bumps and turns. plus the HORN!!!

[japanesedawn]

$7 for a pillow?!

hahahaha!!

[Jooce1337]

One person didn't have room to stretch their legs. and their wingspan.

[MEATYOKERRable]

THAT is great....

[distantsignal1]

Why Don't They Just Send The Acela All Over The Whole Country and Make Acela Sleepers So It Can Minimize The Amout Of Time To Get To Cleveland Or Chiago, And Make Tracks That Fit The Acela And Stuff... Just Wondering Why...

[Limskjordan]

@distantsignal1 Because it costs way too much to build the electrified track required.

[werksdesign]

I wish Amtrak would be more aggressive with it's advertising but it will always be at the mercy of the host railroads whose dispatchers will always make sure the freight moves through.

[Limskjordan]

@werksdesign Well, I heard its better now. But with a prevelance of single track in the US, severe delays are unikely to change.

[werksdesign]

@Limskjordan ... You're right about that. It's single track through my area for miles and miles and Amtrak gets delayed a lot of times.

[Amtrakrailfan23]

yup, i agree. i enjoyed the journey

[trinityct]

The Downeaster has been on time all the time. :)

[edystvumdb]

Amtrak

Enjoy the journey!

[koreanarmadillo]

PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS COMMENT IF YOU KNOW THE PIECE IN THE FIRST COMMERCIAL. THANK YOU

[elganthomas]

I'm from the UK, and i've lost the love for flying in the US. Amtrak is the only way now, love the Zephyr, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight! Never get bored of pulling out of Chicago's Union Station on a sleeper! Regards from a UK Rail Conductor!

[MrEiriku]

@CubsFanJohn your mother sucks your balls

[AMTKnumber4]

Both of these commercials are absolutely great. The kids one is 100% true. Good job Amtrak. BTW our train was on time as usual today.

[DarkSuccesses]

I GOTTA GET TA CLEAVLAND!

[panamcunard]

I like riding from Newport News to Washington DC, but I wish Amtrak fares on the East coach was as low as on the west coast. I believe I pay more to ride on a train to Washington DC in coach, then I paid to to ride to ride in Bussiness class on the Pacific Surfliners From San Diego to Los Angeles.

[gibb1991]

@panamcunard The east coast trains on the NEC actually pay for themselves and make a profit. That's why it's a bit more expensive (a bit too much if you ask me. The Acela made a 129% profit last year) than the West Coast, where $100 million is spent statewide on all trains.

[Limskjordan]

@gibb1991 Well, perhaps if more people ride trains, Amtrak may be able to bring prices down.

[gibb1991]

@Limskjordan What they really need is new, low-cost, low-maintanence equipent. Amtrak just broke another ridership and revanue (profits record on the Acela Express) and the system is filled to capacity. They beat America's 6th largest airline in numbers with nearly 29 million passengers. Amtrak is ordering the same old Amfleet pieces of junk that cost too much when there are far cheaper and more cost effective options out there. It's mismanagement on Amtrak's part.

[pahogger]

That's what I'm talking about! Great vid!

[RG12709]

what is the song in t he first ad??

[brwnandfriendly]

TRAINS FTW.

[sp2248]

I think both wish the model passenger train was newer style equipment. I think think one of Amtrak's biggest obsticles in the public mindset is that people think they're still running dated ex Pennsy and NYC cars from 1940, No offense JoJo, I love the Metroliners too.

[JoJoJopete]

I prefer the ex-Penn Central Budd Metroliners over the Acela. Those multiple unit electric passenger cars, are more interesting in rail service, than the Acela. I do, however have a certain amount of respect for the Acela. But, the ex-PC Metroliners, are better.

[ilsapproach]

lmao ...this was brilliant...still can't stop laughing

[wasteom]

The second comm was very lovly

[komachi275]

I love the end of the second ad.

[panamic855]

love the 2nd one thats creative..

[triplethreatx333]

does anybody know what's the name of the song played in the very first part?

[oinonio]

The first ad is very nice.

[dtvfan24]

Great advert. The 1st one is new however the 2nd one was shown before. The 1st one is very good because it shows what can be available on board. It is uses the European style much like the Eurostar adverts

[ucvgabe]

yeah I saw that commercial on Fox I believe, good stuff

[metroferreo]

orale chido video, me convencio jajaja lastima que me este tan lejos amtrak, las acelas me encantan

[uanamani]

Vi en mexlist que Amtrak mandó un tren de inspección a Monterrey, supuestamente querían hacer un servicio a ésa ciudad, pero parece que siempre no.

[yourpageitsasheed]

Hola es correcto no recuerdo el año pero si hizo algunos viajes con un tren explorador para ver las condiciones de las vias querian hacer algo asi como un suburbano pero nadamas se quedo en papel como siempre a ver si no pasa lo mismo con el teotihuacano saludos y esta chido el video 5*

[uanamani]

Leí en el "Simi Informa" que el tren teotihuacano estaría operando como en noviembre, esperemos que sí se haga, que ya quiero ir a Polanco jejeje. Saludos.

[Ferronal3]

Me comentaron unos de FTVM que em Marzo debió haberse puesto en marcha el Teotihuacano, pero pues ya vez que en México solo se sueña, pero pues ojalá y si sea en Noviembre, pero me comentaban también que solo lo podrán usar la gente extranjera (turistas) que vendría siendo este tren como parte del paquete. Ojalá y pueda ser para todos. Saludos!

[tgva325]

@yourpageitsasheed Amtrak nunca estuvo interesada en operar un suburbano, se hablo de correr un tren de Texas a Monterrey, no se si llego a correr la prueba siquiera pero el proyecto se abandonó (entre otras causas parece que EEUU en ese momento no quieran mas medios de transporte que segun el gobierno podia ingresar ilegales o droga a su pais).

[juvmol]

@uanamani estaria conmadres ke un dia en el futuro se hicieran viajes a mty pero es un sueno pal futuro , como estan las cosas hasta les estan diciendo a los gringos ke se salgan de mty o ke no vallan

saludos buen video