The return of passenger rail service to Oklahoma and the enthusiastic response to the train's inaugural underscores the growing popularity of passenger rail service in the United States. Nationally, Amtrak experienced its largest ridership increase in a decade last year, and the trend continues this year with a five-percent ridership increase in just the second quarter. Nearly 700 guests, including federal, state and local officials, were on board to bring back this important and celebrated service to Oklahoma. Strong support of passengers and community partners like this is necessary to expand this service and keep it in Oklahoma for many generations to come. All Oklahomans can be proud of this service.
Every seat is a first class seat.
The Heartland Flyer will attract travelers in the Oklahoma City - Fort Worth market to choose rail as their travel option. Amtrak and the State of Oklahoma have begun an aggressive campaign to market the service with print, radio, and billboard advertising to build awareness of the new rail service. Other incentives already available to Amtrak passengers nationwide are also now available to customers using the Heartland Flyer , including senior discounts, half fares for children, and regional and international discount fare passes. Over the next several years, Amtrak and the state expect ridership levels on the route to increase as they continue to promote the service. Amtrak is operating the service under contract for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.