WASHINGTON — Amtrak riders who don’t have time to grab a good coffee to go before boarding their train can now get what many consumers consider a very good coffee on board.
Amtrak has extended a partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts to serve its Original Blend and decaf coffee on board all Amtrak Northeast Regional trains.
It launched Dunkin Donuts coffee first in April on just Acela trains between Washington and Boston.
Dunkin’ Donuts coffee will be served all day in First Class and in Cafe cars on all Northeast Regional trains, a route that includes more than 50 stops between Richmond and Boston.
The trains will also use the same equipment Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants use “to ensure the same high quality and great taste,” Amtrak said.
“We are excited to provide even more of our customers with an elevated coffee experience,” said Thomas J. Hall, Amtrak vice president of passenger experience. “Our expanded partnership offers customers more of what they told us they want on board — variety, value and higher quality options
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional service has grown from 6.8 million riders in fiscal year 2007 to 8.4 million riders in fiscal 2016.
