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Thousands of people across America joined together on May 9^th to celebrate all things train at Amtrak’s second National Train Day, with main events held in Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington DC.

Carbonfund.org was on location in Washington DC’s Union Station, where the packed family-friendly event featured musical entertainment by Randy Jackson, face-painting, model train exhibits and an interactive eco-exhibit educating parents and children alike in Amtrak’s environmental initiatives.

In addition to partnering with Carbonfund.org to enable passengers to offset their rail travel, Amtrak is a charter member of the CCX and has committed to reduce emissions by 6% from 2003 through 2010. On the technological side, Amtrak employs regenerative breaking to conserve energy, uses bio-lubricants in its hydraulic systems and promotes its auto-train to get cars off of America’s busiest freeways.

Check out National Train Day’s Moving Green page for more information on Amtrak’s environmental commitment.

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