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Here’s Where High Speed Trains Are Expanding in the U.S. — from Thrillist

Your Guide to Riding One of Amtrak’s Most Scenic Train Routes Along the Pacific Coast — from Thrillist

Introducing a New Era of Rail in America — from Amtrak Media Center

Special Report on Amtrak round trips: North Carolina to add another Piedmont trip in July — from Trains

97hrs on Luxury Canadian Sleeper Train | Toronto to Vancouver — from YouTube

New First Of Its Kind Overnight Hotel Train Will Connect These Two Popular U.S. Cities — from Travel Off Path

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes — from AFAR

37 Amazing Amtrak Routes: Ride the Train Across North America — from Miles with McConkey 

This 2,438-mile Train Trip From California to Chicago Offers Views of the Rockies and Sierra Mountains Like You’ve Never Seen Before — from Travel + Leisure

Canadian Views: 10 Of The Best Amtrak Train Routes In Canada — from The Travel

15 Best Sleeper Train Journeys In The World (Luxury & Budget) — from The Travel

I traveled the country on Amtrak trains and am now convinced train food is better than airplane food — from Insider

High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America — from CNN Travel

JR Rail Pass Price Hike Explained | Japan Travel Update– from YouTube

This Scenic North Carolina Train Is the Best Way to Explore the Great Smoky Mountains — from Travel + Leisure

This Train Goes From New York City to Montreal Through Some of the Most Beautiful Scenery on the East Coast — and It Relaunches Today — from Travel + Leisure

Amtrak’s Scenic Adirondack Route Is Back, But Moving Slower — from JALOPNIK

Study says Scranton-New York passenger service could carry more than 470,000 riders annually — from Trains

Ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder Through Minnesota’s Bluff Country For Just $26 — Only In Your State

Amtrak’s new cheap fares to New York City and D.C. are as low as $5, but there’s a catch — Fast Company

California startup Dreamstar wants to run a private night train between SF and LA — From SF Gate

21 packing essentials that will make train travel feel more like a first-class flight in 2023 — from CNN Underscored

Amtrak day trip to Detroit — from Trains

CBF Morning Run: Waiting at the station for Amtrak to roll into town — from Columbus Business First

Amtrak, New York State Department of Transportation and VIA Rail Canada Fully Restore Adirondack Service — Amtrak Media Service

Amtrak announces plans to expand services throughout the South — from Miami Herald

As Amtrak expands service, replaces cars, riders have high hopes — from Chicago Sun Times

Amtrak launches Silver Star traditional dining ‘pilot’ — from Trains

If You Don’t Mind Delays, Amtrak Offers a Great Way To Get Rail — from The New York Sun

Amtrak announces ultra-cheap fares for late-night rides on popular routes — from CNBC

America’s National Parks Train Trip Is the Most Stunning in America — from MSN.com

Amtrak ALC-42s to Make Appearance on ‘Coast Starlight’ Next — from Railfan & Railroad magazine

Touring the Great American West starts in Emeryville via Amtrak’s Historic California Zephyr — — from The E’ville Eye

Emeryville to the Pacific Northwest Via Amtrak’s Coast Starlight — from The E’ville Eye

Amtrak to restore weekend service between San Diego and Orange counties — from San Diego Union-Tribune

Choo-Choose Amtrak Cascades for your next PNW adventure — from Seattle Refined

Amtrak’s New Long-Distance Chargers Continue to Struggle — from Railfan & Railroad magazine

After a ‘nightmare’ on Amtrak, can I get my money back? — from The Seattle Times

Amtrak to add trips between Portland and Seattle, second trip to Vancouver, B.C. — from KOIN 6 News

I took a 2-day luxury train across the US southwest that costs $1,500. It was a bucket list trip, but I wouldn’t do it again — from Insider

Cancellations, other operational issues plague Amtrak — from Trains

This Train Travels Through 9 States — From Washington, D.C. to a Tiny Town Near the Canadian Border — from Travel + Leisure

Traveling Amtrak For The First Time? Here Are 10 Things To Know About Amtrak Trains — from The Travel

Amtrak’s Overnight Train Cars Are Finally Getting Replaced After 44 Years — from The Drive

How to travel to Tahoe without a car from the Bay Area — take the train — from SF Gate

8 Scenic Train Rides in Arizona That Will Take You to the Grand Canyon, Through a Former Movie Studio, and More — from Travel + Leisure

Empire Builder: What Makes This Amtrak Route One Of The Most Scenic In The U.S. — from The Travel

I’ve spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders — from Insider

I booked the cheapest sleeper accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I got zero rest and wouldn’t do it again — from Insider

You Can See the Most Beautiful Sights in America on This $213 Train Trip — from Esquire

Travelers opting for rail again as Amtrak expands options — CBS News

Redesigned Amtrak trains on track for 2026 — from The Columbian

I sat in first class on one of Europe’s fastest trains and was blown away by its rotating chairs, conference room, and luxurious atmosphere — from Insider

This Epic 8-state Train Journey Covers the Best of the American West — Including the Grand Canyon, Pacific Ocean, and Petrified Forests — from Travel + Leisure

Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains — from Amtrak Media

Short consists constrain Capitol Limited while empty Superliners run on Midwest route: Analysis — from Trains

I’m an American who traveled by UK trains for the first time — here’s what my 1,200-mile, $240 round trip was like — from Insider

Amtrak is eyeing new rail cars for long-distance trains through Chicago — from Yahoo!

Passenger Rail Outlook: Amtrak at the Crossroads — from Railway Age

This Underrated Train Is the Most Picturesque Way to See the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park, and the Pacific Northwest — from Travel + Leisure

Enjoy A Scenic Train Ride And Spend The Night In A Pullman Car Along This Little-Known Illinois Train Line — from Only in Your State

What’s Triggering Empire Builder Service Setbacks? — from Railway Age

I booked the cheapest sleeper accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I got zero rest and wouldn’t do it again — from Insider

Redesigned Amtrak trains on track for 2026 – Infrastructure bill funds update of Cascades line — from The Columbian

What Is the Most Luxurious Train Ride in America? — from Yahoo! Finance

You Can See the Most Beautiful Sights in America on This $213 Train Trip — from Esquire

Take a Sneak Peek at Amtrak’s Newest Trains — from Smithsonian Magazine

​​37 Amazing Amtrak Routes Across North America from Savoteur

I sat in first class on one of Europe’s fastest trains and was blown away by its rotating chairs, conference room, and luxurious atmosphere — from Insider

The 12 Best Fall Foliage Train Rides In The USA — from Add To Bucket List

I took a 2-day luxury train across the US southwest that costs $1,500. It was a bucket list trip, but I wouldn’t do it again from Insider

I spent 77 hours on trains traveling from California to DC. Here are 9 things people should know before booking a trip — from Insider

This New England City Is Getting a Train Directly From NYC — for the First Time Since the ’50s — from Travel + Leisure

You Can See the Most Beautiful Sights in America on This $213 Train Trip — from Esquire.com

A New Night Train Network Is To Fully Connect Over 200 European Cities — from Traveler365

This Train Service Is Returning to the Adirondacks for the First Time in Decades — from Thrillist

This Glass-domed Train Through the Canadian Rockies Is One of the Most Scenic Rides in the World (Video) — from Travel + Leisure

Summer On The Rails: Traveling on Amtrak’s Empire Builder — from The Urban

The Most Luxurious Train Rides in the World — from Travel + Leisure

Summer On The Rails: Traveling on Amtrak’s Empire Builder — from The Urbanist

Amtrak has lost money every year since 1971. Here’s why train tickets are so expensive — from Insider

The printed Autumn European Rail Timetable will be dispatched on Thursday, September 1. If you haven’t already, reserve your copy here

I made so many mistakes on my first long-distance train ride that I flew back home. Here are 12 things I wish I’d known before I left — from Yahoo! News

Meet the Retirees Who Serve as Volunteer Guides on Amtrak Trains — from Condé Nast Traveler

Amtrak launches new menu items aboard select trains — including hot meals, nonalcoholic beverages and vegan options — from The Points Guy

How to Pack for Overnight Train Trips: Everything First-Timers Should Know
Including how to get a good night’s sleep in economy — from Condé Nast Traveler

Take a train ride to fun and adventure at a tourist railroad near you — from Train Traveling

Amtrak’s roomette and bedroom sleeper cars are my favorite way to travel along the East Coast. Right now, they’re on sale for as low as $250 — from Insider

U.S. dinner trains are back on track and good times are rolling again — from Train Traveling

Presidential Emergency Board issues rail contract recommendations meant to avert strike — from Trains

Secrets of the Elizabeth Line — from YouTube

A red-eye train between LA and SF is a no-brainer for California travel — why don’t we have the option? — from SFGATE

7 things I wish I’d known before taking a 13-hour sleeper train across Thailand. No food was sold on board and it’s easy to get left behind between stops — from Insider

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, Carl Sandburg see cancellations (updated) — from Trains

Take a train ride to fun and adventure at a tourist railroad near you — from Train Traveling

News photos: Rare private Amtrak move in the upper Midwest — from Trains

Ditching the Car and Enjoying the View on a (Train) Trip to the Berkshires — from The New York Times

I spent 8 hours on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle for $47, and it felt like flying business class, but I wouldn’t do it again — from Insider

Amtrak First Time Riders Guide | Tips and Tricks For Beginners — from YouTube

Amtrak delays rise with travel demand as summer season booms — from the Washington Post

The loneliest Amtrak station in California — from Trains

This Amtrak Train Route Offers a Perfect Coastal California Trip — With Ocean Views Nearly the Whole Way — from Travel & Leisure

Elizabeth line trains to run seven days a week from Autumn, pledges TfL commissioner — from the Evening Standard

A World-Class Rail Trail, Idaho’s Route Of The Hiawatha Was A True Feat Of Engineering — from OnlyInYourState

RACE to Heathrow Airport | Is the ELIZABETH LINE faster than Heathrow Express and taxi? — from YouTube

I took a $1,500 luxury train from Colorado to Utah. Here are 5 of the best parts about the trip and 6 things I thought were disappointing — from Insider

Explore Germany for just nine euro with this special summer travel pass — from Lonely Planet

North America‘s most spectacular train journeys — from CNN Travel

Heathrow: Can you access the airport using the Elizabeth Line? — from BerkshireLive

Egypt set for world’s sixth largest high-speed rail system with backing from Germany’s Siemens — from CNBC

First look at the new Elizabeth Line | Heathrow to Central London — from YouTube

See inside Amtrak’s massively upgraded new high-speed Acela trains that will take passengers from DC to Boston in 2023 — from Insider

A first look at Amtrak’s spiffy new Acela trains — from The Points Guy

Arizona’s Grand Canyon Railway Vs. Verde Canyon Railroad: 7 Key Differences To Know — from Travel Awaits

Meet the Retirees Who Serve as Volunteer Guides on Amtrak Trains — from Condé Nast Traveler

9 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Booked An Amtrak Sleeper Car — from Travel Awaits

I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the trip — from Insider

Viewliner II Sleeping Cars — pluses and some minuses — from Trains

Options exist to ease Amtrak capacity issues: Special Report — from Trains

World’s Largest Steam Locomotive ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ Returns to the Tracks to Celebrate 160 years of Union Pacific — from Union Pacific

Report cautions Amtrak of challenges with funding windfall — from Trains

Amtrak Is Streaming an Empty Railroad on Twitch to Beef With Freight Rail Companies — from Vice

Siemens equipment delays aggravate Amtrak capacity issues: Special report — from Trains

Amtrak Mistakes & Tips | Amtrak Vacation Advice — from YouTube

The history of train travel in pictures — from MSN Lifestyle

SP Streamliner Coast Daylight was world famous! — from Cruise Line History

Spend a Month Seeing America by Train for $400 — from Lifehacker

Amtrak’s Latest Sale Offers 2 Private Room Tickets for the Price of 1 — from Travel + Leisure

Looking to cut travel costs amid high gas prices? Amtrak just launched a sale on Roomette tickets — from USA Today

Flight and rail options for traveling in Europe — from The Points Guy

Continuing Amtrak service cuts reflect lack of national network investment: Analysis — from Trains

Multi-Passenger Amtrak Fares Just Dropped — from Santa Barbara Independent

Amtrak Auto Train Review — from Amberlikes

Faster Wi-Fi but slimmer seats: Here’s a first look on board Amtrak’s newest trains — from Insider

Rail Review: A Journey on The Amtrak Coast Starlight Train in a Superliner Roomette from LA to Seattle — from Travel Update

35 Hour Overnight Train (Amtrak’s largest private room) — from YouTube

New, cleaner Amtrak locomotives debut on Empire Builder route — from the Helena (Mont.) Independent Record

Amtrak’s Unique Turnaround At Tampa — from YouTube

52 hours on an Amtrak Sleeper Train – Chicago to San Francisco — from YouTube

I tried a luxury bus startup on a trip from NYC to DC and compared it with Amtrak on the way back. Even though it was slower, I liked the bus more. — from Insider

The 5 Best Trains in the U.S. — From the Grand Canyon Railway to the Rocky Mountaineer — from Travel + Leisure

Rail company proposes connecting Rockland to Amtrak in Brunswick — from the Camden Courier-Gazette

These New Sleeper Train Routes Are the Most Stylish Way to Travel Through Europe — from Condé Nast Traveler

I spent 60 hours on trains traveling between NYC and Miami to avoid flying. Next time I’ll face my fears and get on a plane — from Insider

Beginners Guide To Amtrak | What You Need To Know – from YouTube

Fantasy-filled New Mexico Train Experience Offers Stargazing, Theater Performances, and More — from Travel + Leisure

Amtrak In (Almost) Every State — from YouTube

Rocky Mountaineer canceled our tour of Canada and refused to refund our $6,339. Help! — from Elliott Advocacy

I took an 18-hour train ride from Chicago to DC. Here were the 5 worst parts — from Insider

More than just a ‘mystery’ train, the Orient Express whisked the elite across Europe in luxury and style — from National Geographic

Amtrak trains during the holidays: Passenger railroad faces ridership surge, equipment constraints — from Trains

Crossing The Canadian Rockies Via Train Or Car: 7 Key Differences To Know — from Travel Awaits

Chart of the day: Amtrak’s officially getting a massive cash boost — from NBC News

Can Amtrak really leave us stranded and refuse our refund request, too? — from Elliott Advocacy

Amtrak expansion in infrastructure bill to connect Dayton to Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus — from WHIO

Amtrak is getting part of $66 billion for rail from the infrastructure bill, but the agency is already debuting new trains that will take travelers across the US — from Insider

Take a ride through history on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad — from KATU

I paid $500 extra to upgrade my room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, and I thought the additional 20 square feet was worth every penny — from Insider

I spent $500 for a 20-square-foot room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, where no space was left unused. Take a look inside — from Insider

‘You’ll be changed forever by this journey’: readers’ favourite rail trips — from The Guardian

New U.S. Rail Service Could Be Coming to a Town Near You — from Afar

Cascades Service to Resume on the Point Defiance Bypass — from Amtrak

Amtrak ‘Winter Park Express’ set to return in January — from Trains

How Amtrak Train Travel Could Grow Under Infrastructure Bill — from Yahoo! Finance

Amtrak CEO outlines plans for spending $66 billion from infrastructure funding — from NBC News

Amtrak’s First New Acela Train Leaves Factory — from Jalopnick

Amtrak service to Canadian cities remains on hold — from Trains

I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, and it’s the only way I’d ever travel long distance by train again — from Insider

I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I’m glad I brought — from Insider

Luxury Train Travel: 6 Trips to Book for 2022 — from AFAR

News Photo: Amtrak Chargers testing in Michigan — from Trains

Heading up the SoCal coast? Amtrak expands Surfliner service out of San Diego — from The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Dining Car Will Soon Return to Amtrak Trains — from Southern Living via Yahoo! News

The Return of the American Rail Dining Car — from Eater

News photo: Amtrak Chargers on the move — from Trains

Why the U.S. needs to get on track with high-speed rail — from GreenBiz

For Rail Buffs: Chinese-built 2-10-2 makes last runs in Iowa before entering storage — from Trains

Brightline West: It’s not just a high-speed train to Victorville — from Las Vegas Review-Journal

I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the long ride more bearable — from Insider

Two California Amtrak corridors to add trains, adjust schedules — from Trains

2 historic locomotives headed back home to Ely, Nevada — from Associated Press

Nevada Northern receives $10 million grant to extend route — from Trains

How Amtrak Trains Became One Retired Traveler’s Sanctuary During the Pandemic — from Travel + Leisure

News photos: Amtrak Phase III heritage unit debuts — from Trains

This Train Trip Takes You Through the Arctic Circle Under the Midnight Sun — from Yahoo! Life

I took a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to California. Here are 12 things that surprised me the most — from Insider

Virginia expands Amtrak service to downtown Richmond — from The Washington Post

Pennsylvania: Amtrak aims to add routes, frequencies; raise speeds — from Trains

Ride The Amtrak Through Georgia’s Small Towns And Mountains For Just $25 — from Only In Your State

Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train — Condé Nast Traveler

6 Beautiful National Parks You Can Explore Via Amtrak — from Travel + Leisure

California Zephyr: Amtrak’s legendary passenger train — from Trains

I took a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to California. Here are 10 of the best parts of the trip — from Yahoo! News

7 Best Amtrak Travel Packages for Visiting Coastal Cities and National Parks — from Condé Nast Traveler

A big bet on Amtrak — from The Week

Another half-off Amtrak flash sale, but act fast — from WTOP

Luxury Train Line Now Operating On One Of The Most Beautiful Routes In The U.S. — from Travel Awaits

8 Spectacular Fall Foliage Train Rides In The U.S. — from Travel Awaits

Viewliner II sleeping cars headed to Lake Shore Limited’s New York section — from Trains

Will Amtrak Make Fares Cheaper as Business Travel Drops? — from Governing

Coast Starlight to resume full-route operation Aug. 23 (corrected) — from Trains

I went on a 19-hour Amtrak train ride with a carry-on suitcase and a backpack. Here are 8 things I wish I’d packed and 4 items I’m glad I took — Yahoo News

10 things to know when traveling long distances by train — from Insider

Amtrak in the infrastructure bill: $66 billion in new funding, and an adjusted mandate — from The New York Times

Amtrak riders will soon be traveling on a brand-new type of locomotive that can go 125 miles per hour: Meet the ALC-42 Siemens Chargers — from Business Insider

Steve Jobs’ yacht designer has created the world’s first private luxury train that could cost more than $300 million — see inside — Business Insider

A Genius Plan for Amtrak — from Slate

Review: Amtrak reinvents ‘traditional’ dining car meals — from Trains

Western Maryland Scenic now operating Amtrak’s last dome car – from Trains

I took a 19-hour overnight Amtrak train for the first time. Here are 14 things that surprised me about the long-haul journey — from Yahoo! News

Northeast Corridor Commission releases $117 billion infrastructure plan — from Trains

I took a 19-hour overnight Amtrak train from New York to Chicago and found it wasn’t worth the $550 price tag  — from Insider

From trains to planes: Your guide to Amtrak stations at U.S. airports — from The Points Guy

I went aboard Amtrak’s new long-distance trains aiming to transform America’s languishing rail network, and now I want to take a cross-country train trip — from Insider

$350M ‘palace on rails‘ luxury train concept unveiled — from CNN Travel

Mount Shasta fire damage forces change to Amtrak Coast Starlight operations until mid-July — from Oregonian/Oregon Live

Amtrak invests $7.3 billion in new fleet of modern trains to service Northeast — from CNBC

Opinion: Should America Invest More in Amtrak? — from The New York Times

Opinion: Why ‘Amtrak Joe’ Should Pull Back on Train Funding — from The New York Times

The World’s 7 Most Luxurious Train Rides — from Travel Awaits

‘Amtrak Cascades’ to add two round trips on May 24 — from Trains

Amtrak warns freight merger could derail New England expansion plans — from Boston Globe

Amtrak comes out against rail deal, cites concerns about Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger rail service — from The Baton Rouge Advocate

Your Amtrak points might expire on July 1: Here’s how I used 80 points to keep mine — from The Points Guy

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner offering expanded service — from Paso Robles Daily News

Amtrak relaunches USA Rail Pass, a ticket that lets you travel the country for 30 days for $299 — from Business Insider

Biden wants to bring Amtrak to a Northeast commuter corridor. Will riders support it? — from NBC News

I took Amtrak for the first time since it started filling trains to capacity and it’s still my favorite way to travel the Northeast — from Business Insider

7 Best American Train Trips Less Than $100 — from BOOTSNALL

Amtrak Restores Daily Long Distance Service To East, Gulf Coasts Due To Funding From Congress — from Yahoo! Finance

Amtrak’s Kansas City to St Louis ‘River Runner’ to resume twice-daily service — from KSHB Kansas City

VIA Rail Canada annual meeting offers few forward-looking details — from Trains

Amtrak’s 15-year, $75 billion proposal includes East-West rail expansion, new round trips between Boston and Springfield — from Mass Live

Pennsylvania cities could see 15 new train round trips as part of Amtrak proposal — from Pittsburgh City Paper

America’s Amtrak moment could finally be here — from CNN Travel

Pennsylvania. cities could see 15 new round trips as part of Amtrak proposal — from the Pennsylvania Capital-Star

High-speed rail can reduce congestion crisis — from the Register-Guard

We Rode Amtrak’s California Zephyr Train Across Colorado. Here’s What We Saw And Who We Met — from Colorado Public Radio

Amtrak loses money on long-distance routes like the Empire Builder, but passengers say they offer a service worth investing in — from The Spokesman-Review

As Biden Pushes Major Rail Investments, Amtrak’s 2035 Map Has People Talking– from NPR

Amtrak is sending out free passes to visit its new flagship lounge — from The Points Guy

5 Of The Best Day Trips From Anchorage — from Travelmag

Amtrak’s money mystery – Why we don’t really know how trains perform financially — from Trains

The History of the Alaska Railroad — from Model Train Stuff

Behind Amtrak’s new locomotive designs — from Trains

Amtrak Releasing Six 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotives — from Amtrak Media Center

Why a Winter Trip on the Alaska Railroad Is Worth It — from  Travel Pulse

European Rail Guide Predicts Revival of Train Travel on Continent — from The Independent

Amtrak asks STB to require CSX, NS to allow Gulf Coast service (updated) — from Trains

The CEO of Amtrak Thinks Americans Are Ready for Trains Again — from Slate

Amtrak to resume daily train service through Flagstaff ahead of summer — from Arizona Daily Sun

Amtrak’s now allowing pets on weekday Acela trains — from  The Points Guy

Explore Europe in luxury as the Orient Express unveils new routes — from Lonely Planet

The summer of train travel: Amtrak to restore daily service on 12 long-distance routes — from  The Points Guy

Amtrak goes all-in on dogs (and pet fares add up) — WTOP News

Brightline expansion timeline — WPTV News

Brightline preparing to restart service — WPTV News

New Orleans-Mobile Amtrak Service in Development — from Railway Age

Amtrak set to return to Gulf Coast in 2022 with 4 stops in South Mississippi — from WLOX.com

Maine DOT recommends relocating Portland’s Amtrak Downeaster station — from newscentermaine.com

As Brightline plans to resume service, Boca Raton remains on track for a new station — from WPTV.com

No agreement between Amtrak and CSX for passenger rail in Mobile — from MyNBC15.com

South Floridians are halfway to Orlando, according to Brightline Florida — from Local10.com

‘Please come to Hamilton’: City urging Amtrak route expansion in Ohio — from Journal-News

5 New Train Routes We’re Excited About — from  Condé Nast Traveler

Effect of Railroads on the United States — from Thought&Co.com

COVID Relief Bill: What’s in it for Passenger Rail? — from Railway Age

VIA Rail provides flying between Toronto and Montreal a competitive alternative – especially in business class — from Distant Points

I rode on Amtrak’s Acela for the first time, and while it wasn’t the high-speed journey I expected, I can’t wait to see what’s next — from the Insider

Amtrak Proposes Plan For New Corridor Service Through Ohio —  from Eagle County Online

I ate 11 meals prepared in a tiny train kitchen during a 4-day journey across Canada, and I was blown away by how delicious they all were — from the Insider

Saving passenger trains could be a small, but real, bipartisan step — from Los Angeles Times

News Photos: Testing begins for new Amtrak cars — from Trains

3 things I wish I knew before boarding a cross-Canada train for 4 days — from the Insider

7 Coast To Coast Train Journeys You Must Experience In Your Lifetime — from Amtrak Vacations

Beautiful but eerie abandoned railway stations — from MSN.com

Spain launches low-cost bullet train between Madrid and Barcelona — from CNN

Amtrak clarifies what emergency funding would mean for frequencies, furloughs — from Trains

Brightline trains are on the move in South Florida once again — without any passengers — from Miami Herald

You won’t want to miss a moment of this unforgettable and luxurious Canadian train journey –from USA Today

Renfe to launch Avlo low-cost, high-speed service in June — from International Railway Journal

Europe By Train: Five Great One-week Rail Trip Routes — from On The Luce

Analysis: Amtrak CEO Flynn sets company priorities for legislation — from Trains

New York’s new Moynihan Train Hall is dazzling but flawed. Philly should do better. — from Philadelphia Inquirer

I traveled from London to Paris on an underwater train, and I’d choose it over a flight in a heartbeat — from Insider.com

News Photo: Amtrak anniversary engine — from Trains

COVID-19 has Eurostar on the railroad to ruin. But should the UK help save the French-owned company? — — from EuroNews

Crossing The Canadian Rockies Via Train Or Car: 7 Key Differences To Know — from Travel Awaits

Scenic rail journeys: 16 of the world’s greatest train journeys — from  World Travel Guide

11 Top-Rated Train Trips in the USA — from PlanetWare

In Rural Montana, a Hope That Biden Will Reopen the Rails — from New York Times

Brexit effects delay freight, could damage Eurostar service beyond repair — from Trains

Unions Petition FRA for Emergency Order — from Railway Age

Analysis: Coach sellouts hinder Amtrak long-distance travelers — from Trains

Pathway to Normalcy Remains Uncertain — from Railway Age

Moynihan Train Hall Opening Jan. 1  — from Railway Age

Aboard Amtrak’s Crescent, surprising comfort and welcome seclusion on a slow train to Mississippi — from the Washington Post

Magnificent and necessary: A salute to the Moynihan Train Hall —  from the New York Daily News

Bucket List Travel: The 15 Best US Destinations For 2021 — from Forbes magazine

NYC design group: New Amtrak train hall only a partial solution for Penn Station’s issues — from Planet Princeton

The Best Train Trips to Take Across America — from Travel & Leisure

International rail‘s overlooked stories — from Trains Magazine

Who Takes the Eurostar? Almost No One, as the Pandemic Fuels a Rail Crisis — from The New York Times

VIA’s Canadian resumes service on the shortened route — from Trains Magazine

Six of the best new train journeys in Europe for 2021 — from The Guardian

20% off all Eurail Passes … 5-day Japan discount ticket … Grand Canyon getaways — from Train Traveling

A beginner’s guide to train travel in the USA . . . — from The Man in Seat Sixty-One

America’s best train journeys, ranked — from USA Today

Switzerland-Italy train travel to be suspended amid pandemic — from KHON2 News

11 facts about trains we bet you didn’t know — from KIWI.com

 

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