Amtrak’s “Connect US” map includes a newly proposed service route from Detroit to Toronto, and from Detroit to Toledo. It also includes enhanced services (more trains) from Detroit to Chicago, Grand Rapids to Chicago and Port Huron to Chicago. It claims traveling on Amtrak rail is up to 83% more energy efficient than driving and up to 73% more energy efficient than flying. Detroit to Toronto not in service since 1971Amtrak has been seeking to bring back a Detroit to Toronto corridor for years -- such service between Detroit and Toronto ended in 1971. AdThe current “direct” rail service between Detroit and Toronto actually starts just across the river in Windsor, Ontario.

Rachel Rusnak from Rail and Anchor joined Live In The D to talk all about all the unique products you can find at the Royal Oak store. Rusnak said that Rail and Anchor is proud of their friendly, intimate shopping experience that is based around building community. Rusnak showed off Ace High hand sanitizer and Trip Wipes, two local products that are super handy during the pandemic. In addition to their puzzles and games, Rail and Anchor sells plenty of home goods like candles, pillows, and more. Rail and Anchor is taking plenty of COVID-19 precautions, including limiting the number of customers in the store, requiring masks, and sanitizing frequently.