As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown ripples through the travel world, Thanksgiving flyers are making unexpected pivots—from airport terminals to rail stations and bus depots. Here's how this shakeup is impacting fares, plans, and the entire holiday vibe for travelers nationwide.
November 11, 2025France is betting big on the revival of its “train hotels”—picture comfy, modern sleeper trains—for overnight trips. With over a million passengers already hopping aboard in 2024, the French government’s fresh investment in new sleeper cars signals an exciting future for sustainable travel, even if it means swapping speed for the cozy experience of rail journeys.
October 22, 2025Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s newest high-speed trains, the NextGen Acela, promise a travel experience upgrade along the bustling Northeast Corridor. With modern perks and faster travel, big changes are coming for travelers zipping between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.—but not all challenges are left behind.
August 28, 2025Amtrak has launched its new Mardi Gras Service, bringing back passenger trains between New Orleans and Mobile for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. This twice-daily service makes city-hopping easier than ever and could change the way travelers experience the Gulf Coast, but it hasn’t come without hurdles.
August 18, 2025Spain’s railway company RENFE plans to launch overnight train routes to 50+ European cities—including Paris, Milan, Berlin, and Lisbon. This forward-looking effort aims to offer travelers a greener, more comfortable alternative to flying, but faces some financial and technical obstacles on the tracks ahead.
August 2, 2025Just hours before the Paris Olympics kicked off in July 2024, thousands of travelers faced major train chaos due to coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network. Here’s how the disruptions impacted Olympic visitors, what travelers experienced, and how France rallied to keep the Games—and tourism—on track.
July 26, 2025