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Cond Nast Traveler Magazine SeptemberOctober 2018 Volume VI Truth in Travel Eastern Express
Jo Rodgers

Train Journeys

Train Journeys

Amtrak Is Launching a New Route From NYC to the Berkshires—And Tickets Just Went On Sale

‘The Berkshire Flyer’ will begin service on July 8.
Train Journeys

Meet the Retirees Who Serve as Volunteer Guides on Amtrak Trains

After a two-year pause because of COVID, Trails & Rails volunteers are back onboard Amtrak trains to talk about the history, geology, and national parks out the window.
Hot List

Best New Ways to Travel: 2022 Hot List

The most exciting new openings in travel, from the fresh-faced hotels we’d plan a trip around to boundary-pushing dining, museums, and more.
Train Journeys

On Its Sleeper Routes, Amtrak Is Making Its Dining Car Part of the Experience

The train company has been rolling out improvements to dining cars on its long-haul routes since last summer—now, they might be the best part of the journey.
Train Journeys

The 10 Fastest Trains in the World

These bullet trains boast speeds up to 268 miles per hour—and they’re getting faster.
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7 Best Amtrak Travel Packages for Visiting Coastal Cities and National Parks

These train itineraries—some of which bundle hotel stays and sightseeing tours—meander through the likes of Seattle, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone.
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A Rail Journey Across America’s Smallest Towns

An Amtrak train trip is the ideal way to have big adventures in America’s smallest towns.
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Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train

For these frequent travelers, a rail journey tops any other mode of transport.
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How Pullman Porters Influenced a Generation of Black Train Travelers

Aside from assisting passengers, these train workers did everything from disseminating Black newspapers to training young employees.
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This Upscale Train Takes Travelers Through the Rockies to Utah’s National Parks

A trip on the new Rocky Mountaineer train in the U.S., with views of Utah's rock formations and unlimited drinks from the beverage cart. 
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5 New Train Routes We’re Excited About

From scenic island circuits in Japan to Rocky Mountain adventures, these new train experiences have us excited about the future of rail travel.
News & Advice

Traveling Through New York’s Penn Station Just Got a Lot More Glamorous

The new Moynihan Train Hall gives travelers plenty of reasons to linger at Penn Station.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Black Friday Sale Means 50 Percent Off Train Travel

Some high-speed Acela routes are under $50. 
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Sale Includes Acela Routes and Social Distance-Friendly Roomettes

Acela tickets are as low as $69 between New York and Washington, D.C.
Train Journeys

I Work on a Luxury Train, and We’re Rethinking Everything After COVID-19

“Taking the Rocky Mountaineer is not just about getting from point A to B; it's about the experience.”
News & Advice

Amtrak Has Changed the Cancellation Policies for Its Cheapest Tickets

Prices are ultra low—but now come with a few extra catches. 
Train Journeys

The Belmond British Pullman Is Taking ‘Downton Abbey’ Fans from London to Highclere Castle

The legendary luxury train is celebrating Downton Abbey’s big-screen debut with a pair of day trips to the historic home that inspired it all.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Deal Makes Long-Haul Train Travel Bearable

Rooms are two for the price of one in Amtrak's summer sale.
News & Advice

Virgin Trains USA's Patrick Goddard Wants to Get Americans Out of Their Cars

But he doesn't think the hyperloop will be our transportation savior.
News & Advice

The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Just Arrived in Germany

The Coradia iLint opens new doors for clean-energy transportation around the world.