Feb

New York City: Take the Train to Atlantic City

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Three luxury hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey have spent the last three years bringing their unique business-boosting idea to life: a train.

The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) launched today bringing New Yorkers easier access to the gambling and entertainment hub of Atlantic City. ACES is made up of 8 multi-level rail cars that offer a more luxurious atmosphere than a typical train or subway ride with leather seats, private lounges, custom food and beverages as well as first-class seating options. There’s also special-designed spaces for larger groups so that groups can work and play on their way, making the 2.5 hour trip outside the city much less of a hassle and even enjoyable.

The launch of the train comes at a time when Atlantic City has been struggling to lure visitors to its sparkling casinos and luxury hotels. Hoping convenience will trump the trek outside the city, the ACES train (which run on NJ Transit rail lines with Amtrak), will also provide shuttle service to the three hotels sponsoring the train: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.

Starting at $50 a ticket or $75 for first-class, ACES practically provides a giant sized limo for visitors to get the party started before they even arrive, something even the Hampton Jitney might be jealous of.

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