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Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go

Posted on April 17, 2020June 20, 2020 by Transit Guides

In addition to providing rail service in different regions of the United States, Amtrak also has 15 long-distance routes that travel overnight (sometimes multiple nights) to destinations across the country. These trains have sleeper and lounge cars, which provide additional space on a long journey. Explore the long-distance routes below to learn about the cities, … Continue reading Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go

9 types of Amtrak train cars

Posted on October 21, 2019October 25, 2019 by Transit Guides

Amtrak has several different types of train cars that have specific functions. These train cars are either one level (Viewliner) or two levels (Superliner), and are combined (or taken apart in some cases) based on the needs of specific Amtrak routes. To learn more, view the list of car types below and things to know … Continue reading 9 types of Amtrak train cars

5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018

Posted on August 13, 2019August 16, 2019 by Transit Guides

Passenger trains might not be as popular as they once were, but long-distance rail travel is still an option in the United States. In fact, the station with most arriving and departing passengers in 2018 had over 1 million. Curious which one? Read on to view the list of the busiest long-distance Amtrak stations courtesy of … Continue reading 5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018