News tagged train travel

All Aboard the Future: NextGen Acela Trains Hit the Tracks from August 2025

Starting 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, 2025

All Aboard! Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Train Reconnects New Orleans and Mobile After 20 Years

Amtrak 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, 2025