Compared to the behemoth Acela, which hustles hundreds of thousands of riders between Boston, New York City, and Washington DC each month, Amtrak's Mardi Gras line is downright petite—just two 58-seat ...

As a frequent Amtrak passenger who bought the USA Rail Pass, I think it provides a great value. Still, there are a few things ...

“My best memory so far was sharing wine and singing “City of New Orleans” with three strangers — two German tourists and a fellow American — in the cafe car while riding Amtrak’s City of New Orleans ...

Brand-new Amtrak trains are set to make their debut in 2026, though unfortunately not in time for the Fifa World Cup. Later this year, eight new Airo trainsets will enter service on the Amtrak ...

NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see a 53% reduction in train service to and from New York beginning Feb. 15 to connect the new Portal North Bridge to the rest of the busy Northeast Corridor Line.

AmeriStarRail (ASR), through Chief Operating Officer Scott R. Spencer, has proposed a new fleet for Amtrak’s long-distance trains, the latest of several proposals that ASR has made recently. Spencer ...

In this video, we travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC by Amtrak train, comparing the Business Class experience to Coach. The journey includes a visit to the Dining Car to sample Amtrak's food ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was another record-setting year for ridership on North Carolina's state-subsidized Amtrak trains. For the fourth straight year since the Covid-19 pandemic, a record number ...

A record number of people rode North Carolina’s state-subsidized Amtrak trains in 2025, the fourth straight year of record ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 740,000 boarded Piedmont and ...

Amtrak has announced it started its “Big City Savings” sale on January 5, 2026, slashing some selected fares by up to 30 percent. What Is Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale? Amtrak has launched the ...

Amtrak saw record ridership and revenue in 2025, driven by new investments and rising demand. Many train travelers find it an easier and more pleasant experience than driving or flying. Amtrak has ...