AAA is expecting around 1.4 million travelers on trains during the Thanksgiving holiday.
LANCASTER, Pa. — Around 1.4 million people are expecting to travel by train this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
And that means more trains on the rails in Pennsylvania for the holiday season.
An Amtrak spokesperson said Thanksgiving is the busiest time for nearly all of their stations. The company said they are back to around 80% of their ridership numbers since the start of the pandemic.
Passengers taking the train should arrive 30 minutes before departure, recommends Amtrak. The company also said they offer flexibility for travelers—allowing up to four carry-on bags, pets and even bikes.
Amtrak said they have volunteers to lend a helping hand for riders who need assistance on the train platform.
“[Volunteers] are there to help folks figure out where to go,” said Beth Toll, a spokesperson for Amtrak. “They are just there to help people …