I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

After spending many hours on Amtrak trains, I've learned some great tips for train travel and have been surprised by a few ...
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Virginia’s ‘Long Bridge’ project to require five-hour midday work window (updated)

Starting early next January, no freight or passenger trains will be scheduled to cross the Potomac River between Washington, ...

12 of the most beautiful train rides for stunning fall foliage views

If you're looking to soak in red and orange foliage before it's gone, taking a long-distance train can be one of the best ...

What to know about traveling during a government shutdown

Travelers should expect staffing shortages, limited park services and closed museums as the federal shutdown continues into ...

U.S. Senators say pandemic relief plan would give airlines $17 bln over 4 months

U.S. airlines would receive $17 billion for four months of payroll support under a new $908 billion bipartisan Senate COVID-19 relief proposal, staffers for two U.S. Senators said on Tuesday.

Rail travel is booming in America

The choice of music—the “anthem of Europe”—hints at Amtrak’s message: America too now has some European-style trains. There ...
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Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station

High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., ...