Update: The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES), offering the only direct train service between New York City and Atlantic City, announced today, January 15th that tickets are now available for weekend departures via acestrain.com or amtrak.com. Introductory ticket prices will start at $50 for a one-way coach seat and $75 for a one-way first class seat. Customers may also book the train's lounge for four passengers with prices starting at $400. The ACES train will officially launch on February 6, 2009.

The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES), a joint venture of Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, announced today that weekend train service between New York's Penn Station and Atlantic City will officially launch on February 6, 2009. ACES will offer customers direct service between the two cities.

"After careful planning and collaboration with our partners, we are thrilled to be able to launch this service for New York and New Jersey residents to be able to experience the best of each city through the comfort and convenience of the ACES train," said Larry Mullin, president of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. "As Atlantic City continues to evolve into a world-class destination, we believe this service will convince more New Yorkers to get to know our city."

ACES will provide customers a safe, comfortable and convenient travel experience between New York and Atlantic City with a stop in Newark. The eight multi-level rail cars will offer passengers upgraded leather seating, a private lounge, custom-designed food and beverage kiosks and both first and coach class travel experiences. First-class seating is found on the upper deck of the train with servers available for food and beverage options.

Upon arrival in Atlantic City, complimentary shuttle service will be provided for passengers to one of the joint venture partners - Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.

Through a management contract with ACES, NJ TRANSIT will operate the trains and Amtrak will provide the ticketing and reservations system. ACES commissioned car manufacturer Bombardier Transportation to make all the interior upgrades and modifications. Compass Group will handle food & beverage service and STV Inc. acted as the overall project manager. Julien Inc. designed and built the food & beverage kiosks, lounge and luggage racks, and KSU Inc. was responsible for the design and building of the seats. Currently the trains are undergoing testing and the ACES train staff will receive customer service training before service begins on February 6, 2009.

Introductory ticket prices will start at $50 for one-way coach seat and $75 for one-way first class seat. Additional ticket pricing and purchase information, along with full schedules will be announced in the coming weeks and will be available through www.acestrain.com. Visitors to the Web site will be able to reserve their seats and book hotel stays at Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.

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