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

I made my first overnight Amtrak ride in a roomette more comfortable by adjusting the temperature, downloading movies, and ...

Behind the scenes of how Amtrak trains are cleaned in Hampton Roads

It’s 11:30 a.m. and Amtrak Northeast Regional 67 pulls into the Newport News Transportation Center on time following an overnight trip from Boston. This is the end ...

I spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for $200. It was more luxurious than Amtrak trains in the US.

I took Canada's Via Rail from Toronto to Montreal in business class for $200. The train had comfy seats and served meals ...

I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I took a 15-hour Amtrak trip in a roomette accommodation. Then I took a three-hour trip in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

Long Island Rail Road must cut service for proposed Bronx Metro-North plan, Amtrak tells MTA

Long Island Rail Road service would have to be cut to accommodate an MTA plan to link three new Bronx Metro-North stations to ...

A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes with National Parks and City Stays

The history- and nature-themed itineraries include Amtrak train rides, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and ...
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Burned by flight delays, many of NYC's Thanksgiving travelers turn to trains

The city's airports have seen chronic delays all year. During the busiest travel weekend of the year, many New Yorekrs are ...
Hoodline

Back-to-Back Train Deaths Rock East Oakland Overnight

A man was killed today after being struck by a freight train in East Oakland, marking the second deadly rail collision in the ...
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I spent 32 hours in an Amtrak Viewliner II 🚆

Experience the highlights of Amtrak’s popular overnight train journey featuring the newly introduced Viewliner II Bedroom carriage, Amtrak’s first new carriage in over 25 years. The trip starts at ...

England to Introduce Nationwide Tourist Tax on Overnight Stays

The UK government announces a new visitor levy allowing mayors across England to impose a “modest” tax on overnight hotel, ...

Record Thanksgiving travel expected across US. Here's what CT travelers can expect.

AAA projects record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, with heavy traffic, sold-out train tickets and crowded airports expected in ...