JEFFERSON CITY – Two Missouri River Runner stations, Kirkwood and Washington, made the top ten list in the Amtrak station customer satisfaction survey for overall station experience in FY 2016.

Customers gave Kirkwood and Washington stations high rankings for friendliness of staff, ease of train boarding process, cleanliness of station and personal safety. Kirkwood tied for first and Washington ranked eighth.

Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner route travels daily between St. Louis and Kansas City, with stops across the state at Kirkwood, Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit and Independence.

“We’re excited to see two of our station stops ranked in the top ten of all U.S. stations. These rankings are reflective of the communities they serve and the stations have always been a gateway to them,” said MoDOT Administrator of Railroads Eric Curtit. “The stops add to their economic development and overall prosperity.”

Amtrak specials are available for winter trips on the Missouri River Runner line. Passengers can save 20 percent on adult fares for travel January 3 through March 31, 2017. Up to two children, ages 2-12, may accompany each adult at half fare prices.

Seats can be booked using discount code V609. Savings are possible by booking through the “Deals” tab at Amtrak.com or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.