Third daily Amtrak train to Newport News will be delayed 5 years due to bridge construction

A third daily roundtrip Amtrak train serving Newport News will not be arriving in 2026 as originally anticipated. Instead, ...
The Washington Post

13 thoughts from our test ride on Amtrak’s new Acela train

We sent a reporter to try Amtrak’s new high-speed trains on a round-trip ride from D.C. to Philadelphia. On Aug. 28, Amtrak debuted its first batch of long-awaited NextGen Acela trains in the ...
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I Tested the Wi-Fi on Amtrak's NextGen Acela. Bad News: You No Longer Have an Excuse to Skip Work

On several rides between New York and DC, the Wi-Fi on Amtrak's newest trains handled simultaneous YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify streams with ease.

Rail travel is booming in America

The choice of music—the “anthem of Europe”—hints at Amtrak’s message: America too now has some European-style trains. There ...

12 of the most beautiful train rides for fall foliage views

If you're looking to soak in red and orange foliage before it's gone, taking a long-distance train can be one of the best ...

I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

After spending many hours on Amtrak trains, I've learned some great tips for train travel and have been surprised by a few ...