Federally Subsidized Amtrak Offers 24 Writers Free Trips on ‘#AmtrakResidency Program’

Published March 10, 2014 11:01am ET



The federally subsidized railroad service Amtrak is offering up to 24 writers the chance to take a 2-5 day trip aboard a train for free. It’s all part what is being called the “#AmtrakResidency program.” 

“Amtrak is excited to announce the official launch of the #AmtrakResidency program,” reads the program description.

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