I've traveled in five different Amtrak cars: coach, business class, first class, roomettes, and a bedroom. Here's a breakdown ...

Are you about to book a long trip on Amtrak? This guide helps you choose a sleeper car or coach seat, depending on your needs.

Amtrak’s former P42 No. 184, now a cab car, passes through Garrison, N.Y., on Empire Service train 244 on June 17, 2025. Keith Fender Former P42 locomotive No. 184 has been transformed into ...

One of the Most Scenic Amtrak Routes in the U.S. Is Getting a New Look—and Train Cars With Panoramic Windows The Cascades line is getting new cars in 2026.

According to a news release, the grant will go toward restoration of a Pennsylvania Railroad sleeper-lounge car. “As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I’m proud to support ...

Crossing the country by train is one of the most unique ways to see America - and I did it all from a sleeper car. In this video, I take you along for the journey from New York to Los Angeles aboard ...

The Big Picture I’m sure that very few people have ridden all of Amtrak and VIA Rail. Sadly, the experience on VIA Rail has deteriorated significantly, except for sleeping car passengers on the ...