Amtrak Operations
Private cars in the United States have a history as old as the passenger train itself. As passenger train routes in this country expanded and the railroad's mileage rapidly grew they found it was becoming difficult to manage a large company from one location. Soon the development of the railroad business car swept the industry. Railroad managers could now travel the system and still get their office work completed. Soon after the introduction of the business car, came the private car. Essentially the same as the business car, the private car was used for the transportation of the wealthy and elite. Utilizing business and private cars to tour the country soon became the in thing to do. Initially the railroads offered the transportation of these cars on their trains for free as a courtesy, but soon found that the popularity of private car travel was costing the railroads money. Most railroads soon established their own special movement bureau, these departments handled private car moves, special trains and anything out of the realm of the regularly scheduled train. Soon after Amtrak's creation in the early 1970's they formed their own special movement bureau to handle the movement of private cars, presidential campaign trains, etc. Today if you own a Amtrak certified car you can travel on select Amtrak routes and enjoy the scenic wonders of this country that most people never get to experience. If you don't own an Amtrak certified car but would like to experience the world of private car travel, be sure to visit our Railcars for Charter page.
Amtrak Locations and Trains Eligible for Private Car Moves see page 2 of this Amtrak document
Amtrak Website - Private Car Information
This page includes the most recent tariffs/rates, movement request forms and information, safety manuals, mechanical requirements, and other related documentation.
Amtrak Contact Information
The following contact information is for the use of Amtrak certified car owners only. If you do not have an Amtrak certified car please contact Amtrak at 800-USA-Rail.
All Private Car Services
Email: PrivateCarServices@amtrak.com
Office: 302-683-2297Randal Barrows
Manager - Charter Services & Special Movements
Office: 302-683-2297
Cell: 302-287-8997
Amtrak Charter Services & Special Movements
15 S. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Email: Barrowr@amtrak.com