A dining car on a long-distance Amtrak train. Photo Credit: Amtrak Amtrak enjoyed record-high ridership and revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. That included growth on its long-distance routes, which ...

Amtrak’s Cardinal saw a 6% increase in riders in the year ending Sept. 30, according to the passenger railroad. Amtrak’s overall ridership increased 5% for the year, setting a record of 34.5 million ...

Explore the differences between Amtrak’s accommodation options in this video, including the Amtrak Coach Seat, Roomette, Bedroom, Bedroom Suite, Family Bedroom, and Accessible Bedroom. Gain insights ...

Long-distance train rides will be an affordable getaway for couples, family, or friends this winter, thanks to Amtrak’s latest deal. The rail company has launched a new offer that allows travelers to ...

Cars of Amtrak’s Cardinal are backed through the train wash at Amtrak’s Chicago coach yard on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Bob Johnston CHICAGO — Amtrak’s Chicago train wash is now active, as evidenced by ...

The NextGen Acela train is engineered to reach speeds of up to 160mph. Credit: Alstom SA. Amtrak has launched its NextGen Acela service, marking a major update to the Acela service since its initial ...

Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS ...

Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law. Aubrie Lee, right, who has ...