The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.
Category: Amtrak
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Traveling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About the Snowstorm.
The New York Times – Travel:
A major winter storm on Sunday and Monday is expected to bring delays and cancellations across much of the Northeast.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
The New York Times – Travel:
Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
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Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?
The New York Times – Travel:
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.
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Exploring Bayous and Beaches on Amtrak’s New Gulf Coast Train Line
The New York Times – Travel:
The new Mardi Gras Service runs from New Orleans to Mobile, Ala., and lets visitors explore the Gulf Coast’s pleasantly walkable waterfront towns without a car.
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Shutdown Casts a Shadow Over Travelers’ Thanksgiving Flight Plans
The New York Times – Travel:
Frustration with cancellations and concerns about air traffic control are driving passengers away from flying and casting a shadow over Thanksgiving plans.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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Riding Amtrak’s New Acela Train: Sleeker, Comfier and a Tiny Bit Faster
The New York Times – Travel:
The NextGen high-speed trains feel more like those in China, Japan or France. But topping out at 160 m.p.h., they’re still relatively slow.
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Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice
The New York Times – Travel:
The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.