Taking the train as an alternative to a cancelled flight is only rarely mentioned in news reports on the flight reductions ordered by the Federal Airport Administration starting today (Nov. 7, 2025).

As expected, shortened consists and surging holiday demand are responsible for Amtrak sellouts across the country, notably on ...

Amtrak is entering the Thanksgiving travel rush on a high note after announcing a record 34.5 million customer trips in ...

Flight cancellations during the government shutdown gave Amtrak a boost, while more customers are choosing pricier ...

Other standouts include Baltimore–New York for $56, Dallas–San Antonio for $18, Portland–Seattle for $28 and even Chicago–Los Angeles for $121, all available through November 13. Nearly every major ...

The rail travel service has seen a record breaking year for bookings and suggests that seats for holiday travel might sell ...

Amtrak’s new twice-daily Mardi Gras Service launched on Aug. 18, connecting Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans with stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The route marks the first passenger train ...

Amtrak’s ridership broke records this year after the national railroad introduced new routes across the US and upgraded ...

Led by robust Northeast Regional gains offsetting fewer Acela frequencies, Amtrak carried nearly 3.5 million passengers ...

To accommodate the increase in ridership, Amtrak says it is adding rail cars and service at high-demand stations in the ...