Train travel is experiencing a vibrant resurgence as modern travelers increasingly embrace the journey itself as a highlight of their vacation. The AARP Smart Guide to Train Travel outlines how riding the rails combines relaxation, efficiency, and panoramic sightseeing, offering Read More …
Passenger rail travel across the United States is accelerating into an ambitious era of growth and modernization. The United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration have awarded nearly three billion dollars in federal grant funding to advance Read More …
An informative travel feature published by AARP highlights how exploring the United States by rail is completely redefining the modern vacation, offering an exceptionally relaxing, traffic-free alternative to traditional road trips. By trading congested highways for a comfortable window seat, Read More …
The travel world is waking up to a day of significant milestones and community-focused celebrations. Yesterday we looked at the Pearl Mist opening the season in Portland; today, Friday, May 8, 2026, the spotlight returns to the Pacific Northwest for Read More …
Amtrak has officially announced a fundamental shift in its long-distance fleet replacement strategy, transitioning from a hybrid equipment model to a universal single-level platform. This decision follows an extensive joint evaluation with the Federal Railroad Administration, which concluded that standardizing Read More …
Amtrak has introduced its new Airo fleet, a significant modernization project designed to transform rail travel within the Pacific Northwest. This state-of-the-art fleet will operate along the vital corridor connecting Eugene, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, British Columbia. By offering a Read More …
Amtrak operations faced a mix of successes and disruptions during the holiday travel period ending January 4, 2026. While the majority of the network functioned as intended despite severe weather across the United States, specific long-distance and corridor routes encountered Read More …
Railbookers Group, operating under its Amtrak Vacations brand, has unveiled the “Stars and Stripes Collection,” a new series of 23 rail vacation itineraries. This collection is specifically designed to showcase the beauty and history of the United States by train Read More …
The ongoing US government shutdown, while a challenging situation, is being handled with commendable dedication by the vast majority of essential personnel who keep the nation’s travel infrastructure operational. Despite a lack of pay, over 74,000 workers, including Air Traffic Read More …