The ride was three hours longer and less than half the price of a basic economy flight. The train seats were far more comfortable than economy plane seats, but there were no free snacks. Imagine ...

Chelsea Brasted (pictured) and Carlie Kollath Wells toured the new Amtrak train this month in New Orleans. These are the coach seats. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios Amtrak trains will start rolling ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...

The revived Amtrak passenger train service from New Orleans to Mobile will start rolling again on Aug. 18, with tickets available for purchase now for as low as $15. Amtrak unveiled the opening date ...

Update: Julia Quinn, Amtrak's Director of Social Media, offered a few new details on the program during a Reddit AMA. Amtrak has begun offering "writers’ residencies" to, well, writers – long ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...