| The National Railroad Passenger Corporation was | | | | organization for train and rail transit passengers. NARP |
| created by Congress in 1970 to take over the | | | | members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on |
| passenger rail services previously required to be | | | | the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. |
| operated by private freight railroad companies in the | | | | You must present your NARP membership ID card |
| United States. Those companies reported they had | | | | when you pick up your ticket, and you must carry |
| operated the services without profit for over a | | | | your card with you on-board the train. The NARP |
| decade. The vast majority of passenger rail routes in | | | | discount is valid only on the American portion of |
| existence at that time were shut down to focus the | | | | services operated jointly between Amtrak and VIA |
| service on the most heavily used lines. The popular | | | | Rail Canada. |
| nickname "Amtrak" was created as a blend of the | | | | Five: The Veterans AdvantageTM is a discount card |
| words "America" and "track." | | | | program for veterans. Veterans holding a valid |
| Amtrak provides a number of discount fare programs | | | | Veterans Advantage Members Card are eligible to |
| to entice prospective passengers and their families on | | | | receive a 15% discount on the lowest available rail |
| their trains. Each of the seven deals listed below are | | | | fare on most Amtrak trains. You must enroll with |
| subject to the following rules: | | | | Veterans Advantage and receive a 10-digit travel |
| 1. They must be purchased at least three days in | | | | discount code that can be used immediately to book |
| advance | | | | your Amtrak travel. The Veterans Advantage is valid |
| 2. Discounted fares cannot be combined on one | | | | only on the American portion of services operated |
| ticket | | | | jointly between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. |
| 3. These fares are not valid for weekday Acela | | | | Six: The Student Advantage Card is the nation's |
| Express travel | | | | largest student discount program. Students are eligible |
| 4. They are not valid on some Amtrak Thruway bus | | | | to receive a 15% discount on the best available adult |
| services | | | | rail fare on most Amtrak trains all year long. You |
| 5. Passengers traveling in Business class, First class or | | | | must present both a valid Student Advantage Card |
| sleeping accommodation are not eligible for these | | | | and a valid photo ID at time of ticket purchase and |
| discounts. | | | | on-board trains to receive the discount. Each of |
| One: Up to two children under the age of 16 are | | | | these items must be valid for the current school |
| eligible to receive a 50% discount on the lowest | | | | term. For Auto Train service, Student Advantage |
| available adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains with | | | | cardholders receive a 15% discount off adult rail fare |
| each fare-paying adult. Also, one infant under the age | | | | but no discount on their vehicles. The Student |
| of two may ride free with each adult ticket | | | | Advantage Card is valid only on the American portion |
| purchased. Infants are not entitled to a seat. Only | | | | of services operated jointly between Amtrak and |
| children traveling with an adult are entitled to a | | | | VIA Rail Canada. The Student Advantage discount is |
| children's discount. | | | | not valid for any Rail Passes or Multi-Ride tickets. |
| Two: Travelers over the age of 61 are eligible to | | | | Seven: More than 5 million students around the world |
| receive a 15% discount on the lowest available rail | | | | will purchase an International Student Identity Card |
| fare on most Amtrak trains. On cross-border services | | | | (ISIC) this year. To qualify for your ISIC, you must |
| operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada, a | | | | be age 12 or older and currently enrolled as a degree |
| 10% Senior discount is applicable to travelers over | | | | seeking student at an accredited institution. Students |
| the age of 59. You cannot use the senior discount on | | | | holding a valid ISIC are eligible to receive a 15% |
| the Auto Train. | | | | discount on the best available adult rail fare on most |
| Three: Active-duty US military personnel, their | | | | Amtrak trains all year long. You must present both a |
| spouses and their dependents are eligible to receive a | | | | valid ISIC and a valid photo ID at time of ticket |
| 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on | | | | purchase and on-board trains to receive the discount. |
| most Amtrak trains. This discount is also valid on the | | | | Each of these items must be valid for the current |
| Auto Train. You must present a valid active-duty | | | | school term. For Auto Train service, ISIC cardholders |
| United States Armed Forces identification card to | | | | receive a 15% discount off adult rail fare but no |
| receive the discount. The military discount is valid only | | | | discount on their vehicles. The ISIC is valid only on |
| on the American portion of services operated jointly | | | | the American portion of services operated jointly |
| between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. | | | | between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. The ISIC |
| Four: The National Association of Railroad Passengers | | | | discount is not valid for any Rail Passes or Multi-Ride |
| (NARP) is the largest national membership advocacy | | | | tickets. |