Obama Inaugural Train Tour

January 17, 2009

PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA INAUGURAL TRAIN TOUR

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families will travel via train to the Inauguration, holding events in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore before arriving in Washington, D.C. Joining them for today's trip are 41 people from across the country whose life experiences reflect the rich diversity of America.

In addition to those stops, the train will also "slow roll" through Claymont, Delaware, and Edgewood, Maryland, so that more Americans will have the opportunity to witness the President-elect and Vice President-elect make their way to Washington, D.C.

At the events in Wilmington and Baltimore, canned food drives will take place as part of President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden's national service initiative. The PIC is asking those attending the Wilmington event to bring along a can of food, which will be delivered to a local food bank. In Baltimore, event attendees are asked to contribute canned goods at Camden Yards, in a receptacle at the corner of Baltimore Street and Calvert Street.



Philadelphia, PA (Event)



Who: President-elect Obama and his family, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour
Where: North Waiting Room, 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Event Begins: 10:15 AM
Public Access: Tickets are required to attend and have been distributed to the public
Public Entrance: 1 North 30th Street
Public Parking: Available on site for a fee
Restricted Items: Please see list of restricted items below

Claymont, DE ('Slow Roll')
Who: General public
Where: Entrance at Governor Printz Extension and Chapel Avenue
Public Access: Event is free and open to the public
Public Parking: Available next to the site and at Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike
Doors Open: 9:15 AM
Press Logistics:
- Press entrance is at Marion Avenue and Myrtle Avenue (there is no street address)
- Preset at 7:00 AM. Site closed from 8:00 AM until doors open at 9:15 AM
- Satellite truck parking at entrance. Staff will be on site to direct where to go upon arrival
- Need 400 feet of running cable if need to go live
- Credentials issued on-site
Restricted Items: Please see list of restricted items below

Wilmington, DE (Event)
Who: President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden and their families, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour
Where: Back of Wilmington Train Station, 100 South French Street, Wilmington, DE
Doors Open: 10:30 AM
Program Begins: 1:00 PM
Public Access: Event is free and open to the public. Food and hot coffee will be provided.
Public Entrance: 100 S. French Street (Entrance at Market St. and MLK Blvd.)
Public Parking: Available in the surrounding area
Restricted Items: Please see list of restricted items below
The United Way and the Delaware Food Bank are organizing the food drive. Event attendees are suggested to bring canned food (only) to be dropped off at the following locations:
- Barclays Parking Lot
- Orange & 5th St. Parking Lot

Edgewood, MD ('Slow Roll')
Who: General public
Where: Entrance is at Old Edgewood Road (off of US Rt. 40, 2127)
Doors Open: 12:00 PM
Public Access: Event is free and open to the public
Public Parking: Parking is available next to the site and at Edgewood High School, 2415 Willoughby
Beach Road. Shuttle buses will be available to and from the high school beginning at 12:00 PM.
Press Logistics
- Press entrance is at Edgewood Station, 2127 Old Edgewood Road (off of US Route 40) - Preset at 9:00 AM. Site closed from 10:00 AM until doors open at 12:00 PM- Need 200 feet of running cable if need to go live- Plenty of parking for press vans, trucks, etc.- Credentials issued on-site
Restricted Items: Please see list of restricted items below

Baltimore, MD (Event)
Who: President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden and their families, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour
Where: War Memorial Plaza, 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore, MD
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Event Begins: 4:15 PM
Public Access: This event is free and open to the public. Food and hot coffee will be provided
Public Entrance: 101 N. Gay Street
Public Parking: General Parking available at Camden Yards Sports Complex for $5.00. Transportation using Light Rail to Baltimore Street Station for a fee.