The flexible train ticket is rebranding itself as the Interrail Pass. For many travelers, the old name evokes a bygone era of freewheeling European travel.
Category: Railroads
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Eurail, the Longtime Savior of Shoestring Backpackers, Ditches Its Name
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Mundane Amtrak Data Becomes an Ensemble Performance in Train Jazz
The New York Times – Music:Train Jazz captures and maps the choreography of the Amtrak network into a seven-instrument jazz ensemble, now playing on an internet-connected device near you.
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Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All
The New York Times – Travel:Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book ‘The Kingdom by the Sea.’ This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
The New York Times – Business: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?
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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‘Punched in the Face’ by a Rail Disaster, an Ohio Town Fights Its Way Back
Residents and officials are still trying to revitalize East Palestine nearly three years after a derailment and chemical burn.
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Are Trains Now the Most Luxurious Way to Travel?
From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger
Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.
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Exploring Bayous and Beaches on Amtrak’s New Gulf Coast Train Line
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
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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Road Trips Where Rural America Shines
Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism.