Amtrak president urges travelers to book holiday trains 'as soon as' they can

Thanksgiving travelers are packing Amtrak trains as the company hits all-time ridership highs. Officials urge early booking and arriving on time amid busy holiday schedules.
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I upgraded my room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.

I spent 60 hours on overnight Amtrak trains traveling between NYC and Miami. I booked a 20-square-foot roomette for $500 and a $1,000 bedroom twice the size. The extra 20 square feet in the bedroom — ...

I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I took a 15-hour Amtrak trip in a roomette accommodation. Then I took a three-hour trip in first class on the Amtrak NextGen ...
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10 things to know when traveling long distance by train

Taking a long-haul train isn't easy, so there are some things to know before making the trek. When I took a 19-hour Amtrak ride from New York to Chicago, I learned you should travel alone and bring ...