Stay connected and entertained while travelling with Gold Runner

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These days, there's no shortage of ways to keep yourself occupied while travelling. From audiobooks to movies, music and more, multi-hour trips can fly by!

But did you know that the Gold Runner Wi-Fi landing page also features exciting content, featured readings from local publications, promotional offers and more?

By connecting to the WiFi Portal during your journey, you'll automatically receive free access to amazing content.

Read and Listen

Stay up-to-date on the latest with local publications. Offerings include California visitor guides, Edible East Bay, Comstock's and more! Need to catch up on the news? Read through USA Today, The Mercury News, The New York Times and more. You can also listen to the latest audiobooks and podcasts from Audible.

Discounts and More

Did you know you can get exclusive discounts from our partners while onboard? You can also learn more about current promotions Amtrak is offering, including student discounts and saver fares, to book a deal for a future trip!

Other features In addition to the great content to browse, the Wi-Fi landing page offers other features, including:

"Share my Train", which lets your loved ones know when your train will be arriving (and saves you multiple "what's your ETA?" texts!)An interactive train tracking tool that provides you with real-time train status information
The latest station and weather information Great photos from our riders

Learn more at amtraksanjostg.wpengine.com/amenities/wifi/

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