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All aboard: These are the 12 best fall foliage train rides in the U.S. to book this year

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The 12 best fall foliage train rides in the US to book this year

Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

Five bucket-list train journeys that showcase America’s most breathtaking scenery

The best vantage point to see America in all her breathtaking glory is through the panoramic windows of a train. But which journey to choose? US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals the rail journeys ...

America's Oldest Named Train Ride Is A Scenic Adventure Through Mountains, Deserts, Bayous, And National Parks

Make your way from New Orleans to Los Angeles on the United State's oldest still running train route that passes by some of the country's best national parks.
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Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor

Amtrak is preparing to debut upgraded Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor in late August. The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 ...
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Amtrak’s first trains in 20 years delayed in South Mississippi

Freight train interference delayed Amtrak's first eastbound run by an hour. Passengers received multiple delay alerts before boarding the New Orleans train. Some riders expressed support despite ...
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Amtrak's flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade

NEW YORK — The fastest trains in Amtrak's fleet are getting even faster. The first of those NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are scheduled to start running on the Northeast Corridor between ...