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Amtrak Just Broke a Ridership Record—Here Are Its Top Trending U.S. Routes

With over 34.5 million trips and new routes gaining steam, the golden age of American rail may be on the horizon.
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See the Amtrak train pulling $18,500 charter vintage rental cars

Sacramento Bee editorial writer Tom Philp talks about the Sacramento sighting on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, of an Amtrak California Zephyr pulling a $18,500 charter service rental for six people.
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52 hours on Amtrak sleeper train - Chicago to San Francisco

Take a 52-hour journey across America on the California Zephyr sleeper train, traveling over 2,500 miles from Chicago to San Francisco. This legendary route offers breathtaking scenery and highlights ...