I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.
Strategic packing is essential for comfort during lengthy train journeys.
For Just $72 This Train Route Will Take You From NYC To Montreal
Travel from NYC to Montreal by train for scenic views and no flight needed.
Amtrak Construction to Impact Popular NY Routes During Peak Fall Foliage - What to Know
Amtrak is reducing train services due to ongoing rehabilitation work, leading to longer travel times and fewer available routes for popular fall destinations.
4,000 Miles, 6 Small Towns: A Whistle-Stop Tour of America
Traveling by train provides a scenic journey, but to truly see America, one must explore beyond the tracks.
Amtrak's Popular 'Ski Train' Is Back This Winter With More Routes - and Tickets Are on Sale Now
Amtrak's Winter Park Express ski train will run more frequently this season in response to increased demand, starting December 20, 2024.
7 Best Amtrak Routes for Fall Foliage Views
Amtrak trains provide a scenic, eco-friendly way to experience fall foliage destinations in the US and Canada.
I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.
Strategic packing is essential for comfort during lengthy train journeys.
For Just $72 This Train Route Will Take You From NYC To Montreal
Travel from NYC to Montreal by train for scenic views and no flight needed.
Amtrak Construction to Impact Popular NY Routes During Peak Fall Foliage - What to Know
Amtrak is reducing train services due to ongoing rehabilitation work, leading to longer travel times and fewer available routes for popular fall destinations.
4,000 Miles, 6 Small Towns: A Whistle-Stop Tour of America
Traveling by train provides a scenic journey, but to truly see America, one must explore beyond the tracks.
Amtrak's Popular 'Ski Train' Is Back This Winter With More Routes - and Tickets Are on Sale Now
Amtrak's Winter Park Express ski train will run more frequently this season in response to increased demand, starting December 20, 2024.
7 Best Amtrak Routes for Fall Foliage Views
Amtrak trains provide a scenic, eco-friendly way to experience fall foliage destinations in the US and Canada.
Amtrak Wants to Sell Us a Very Expensive Penn Station Expansion
Amtrak's Gateway Tunnel expansion may fail without additional Penn Station capacity, resulting in a costly redundancy for the rail network.
Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA
Most Amtrak ridership comes from state-supported, short-distance trips rather than long-distance routes.
Long-distance trains create a diverse public space that connects various communities.
Is Amtrak's Big Dig Harming West Baltimore's Black Neighborhoods? - Streetsblog USA
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel project could repeat historical injustices by displacing communities, highlighting the need for inclusive transit planning.
$54 million coming for high-speed rail project in Central California. Plan includes new station
A $54 million federal grant will fund the construction of a new high-speed rail station in Madera County, enhancing transportation options.
AMTRAK ELIMINATES 6 PASSENGER ROUTES TOTALING 5,000 MILES (Published 1979)
Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.
Amtrak Is Launching a New Route Between Chicago and Miami This Fall
Amtrak is introducing a new route, the Floridian, connecting Chicago and Miami, launching daily service on November 10, 2024.
Amtrak Wants to Sell Us a Very Expensive Penn Station Expansion
Amtrak's Gateway Tunnel expansion may fail without additional Penn Station capacity, resulting in a costly redundancy for the rail network.
Opinion: Who Does Passenger Rail Serve? - Streetsblog USA
Most Amtrak ridership comes from state-supported, short-distance trips rather than long-distance routes.
Long-distance trains create a diverse public space that connects various communities.
Is Amtrak's Big Dig Harming West Baltimore's Black Neighborhoods? - Streetsblog USA
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel project could repeat historical injustices by displacing communities, highlighting the need for inclusive transit planning.
$54 million coming for high-speed rail project in Central California. Plan includes new station
A $54 million federal grant will fund the construction of a new high-speed rail station in Madera County, enhancing transportation options.
AMTRAK ELIMINATES 6 PASSENGER ROUTES TOTALING 5,000 MILES (Published 1979)
Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.
Amtrak Is Launching a New Route Between Chicago and Miami This Fall
Amtrak is introducing a new route, the Floridian, connecting Chicago and Miami, launching daily service on November 10, 2024.
A night at Oakland's train and bus depots finds Thanksgiving travelers longing for family connections
Thanksgiving travel this year is expected to reach record highs, highlighting a resurgence in ridership for buses and trains as preferred alternatives to flying.
Redding (CA) Area Bus Authority, In Partnership With Amtrak San Joaquins, Is Headed To Chico, CA - Busline News
RABA's new partnership broadens public transport connectivity without requiring train travel, enhancing accessibility and environmental benefits.
A night at Oakland's train and bus depots finds Thanksgiving travelers longing for family connections
Thanksgiving travel this year is expected to reach record highs, highlighting a resurgence in ridership for buses and trains as preferred alternatives to flying.
Redding (CA) Area Bus Authority, In Partnership With Amtrak San Joaquins, Is Headed To Chico, CA - Busline News
RABA's new partnership broadens public transport connectivity without requiring train travel, enhancing accessibility and environmental benefits.
Penn Station Must Expand to Improve Service, Railroads Say. But How?
Amtrak plans to expand Penn Station by acquiring property, citing no alternatives to accommodate increasing train capacity despite community opposition.
Amtrak trains suspended between NYC's Penn Station, New Haven after brushfire knocks out power
A brushfire has caused major disruptions to train services around New York Penn Station, particularly affecting Amtrak service to New Haven.
Penn Station Must Expand to Improve Service, Railroads Say. But How?
Amtrak plans to expand Penn Station by acquiring property, citing no alternatives to accommodate increasing train capacity despite community opposition.
Amtrak trains suspended between NYC's Penn Station, New Haven after brushfire knocks out power
A brushfire has caused major disruptions to train services around New York Penn Station, particularly affecting Amtrak service to New Haven.
Students ride trains to learn about sustainability and tourism
The course promotes sustainability through Amtrak travel, minimizing carbon footprint while teaching students about tourism and urban planning.
Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America Streetsblog USA
The $66 billion funding for passenger rail is exciting but slow to implement due to federal oversight challenges.
Amtrak's Auto Train Sale Has Tickets for As Low As $34
Amtrak's Auto Train sale offers reduced fares and a stress-free travel alternative up the East Coast for fall and winter.
Professor who super-commutes from LI to Boston explains why it's less stressful than going into NYC daily
Super-commuting from Long Island to Boston can offer a better quality of life compared to daily commuting to New York City.
Review: Amtrak California Passengers are Starving for New Trains - Streetsblog San Francisco
Amtrak's new train cars on the San Joaquin route had no food service
The roll-out of the new train cars was done with little fanfare, unlike other transit agencies
Amtrak worker seriously injured after passenger train hits milk truck in Colorado, authorities say
An Amtrak worker was seriously injured and two others suffered minor injuries when a passenger train derailed after hitting a milk tanker truck in Colorado.
The truck driver was not hospitalized, but the injured Amtrak worker's condition is unknown.
Amtrak Moves Slowly Toward an Acela Successor
A new train for the Boston-to-Washington corridor is closer to going into service.
The train passed computer modeling tests on the 14th try.
Amtrak Passengers Face Record Delays From Extreme Weather
Train delays and breakdowns are increasing due to extreme weather events, causing significant disruptions in Amtrak service.
Amtrak forces password changes after user account break-ins
Amtrak Guest Rewards users' data at risk due to a three-day attack, prompting mandatory multi-factor authentication.
They Noticed Each Other on a Train. Then Again, Six Days Later.
Sometimes a chance encounter can lead to a meaningful connection.