Amtrak has partnered with Google to help travellers make more sustainable transportation choices when using Google Search.
This integration will offer direct access to Amtrak travel information through Google. This includes up-to-date Amtrak departure times, trip durations, and fare details within the Google search results.
Travellers can also easily complete their booking on Amtrak’s website without needing to re-enter their trip details.
What’s more, this partnership is designed to promote an alternative to air travel, with Google now displaying train options when users search for flights.
The initiative thus encourages people to consider rail travel as a more sustainable option when planning their journeys.
Amtrak President Roger Harris said:One of the biggest impacts we can make towards climate change is shifting the way people get around. As we continue offering services that motivate people to shift out of cars and planes into trains, we are thrilled that this integration makes it even easier for users to find rail options for their travel needs while also potentially lowering their carbon emissions.
Choosing Amtrak instead of flying can significantly lower an individual’s carbon footprint, reducing emissions by up to 72%.
In addition, as part of its long-term sustainability goals, Amtrak is working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045.
