Washington Post: Amtrak cancels nonstop Acela service between Washington and New York amid coronavirus crisis

By Editor On Mar 7, 2020 Last updated Mar 7, 2020

Amtrak is canceling its Acela nonstop service between Washington and New York amid the global coronavirus outbreak that has hurt travel demand.

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